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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Conan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Conall|Concepcion
CelticBoy↓ Fading

Conan

KO-nan · 2 syllables

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#2010
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#2010
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 23
Peak rank
#1878 in 2023
5yr change
-132 ranks
Birth frequency
2.1 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2010 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Conan

Popularity score: 23  ·  SSA Rank: #2010

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-132 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishBoy2-syllableStrongMythologicalWolf symbolismRisingRareClassic
Character
fierce warriorbold strengthadventurous spiritunwavering courage
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Conans

inventiveanalyticalobservantprolificpioneering
STRONG
High confidence

Conan is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2010 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -132 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2010 · very rare
Conan at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish 'Conán', meaning 'little wolf' or 'wolf-like'. Associated with wisdom and strength in Celtic mythology.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#1878 in 2023
5yr change:-132 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Conan O'Brien
Late-night talk show host
Conan Doyle
Author of Sherlock Holmes
Similar Sound
Ronan◈Cody◈Connor◈Cohen◈Koan
Similar Style
Brennan◈Declan◈LiamFinn◈Aiden◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Conan
SiobhanFionaRowan◈Cillian◈AislinSoren◈
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→ Stable
Liam
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→ Stable
Finn◈
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→ Stable
Aiden◈
Irish · #47
→ Stable
Ethan
Celtic · #19
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Conan illustration
Name Intelligence
Conan · Overview
Summary

Conan is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2010 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 14/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong character
Conan carries a bold, grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 132 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
conan.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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