Conan

Conan is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 76 boys in the United States.

Conan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Conan

Conan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Conan first appears in Social Security records in 1923. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1088 in 1972, and in 2024 76 babies received the name — 2,342 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Conan in US records

First recorded (US)
1923
Best US rank
#1088 in 1972
Peak year
2023
Babies named Conan in 2024
76
Total since 1880
2,342

Conan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#924 in 1998
Babies named Conan in 2025
23
Total since 1996
496

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Conan mean?

The meaning of Conan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Conan a boy or girl name?

Conan is a boy name. In 2024, 76 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Conan?

Conan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Conan?

Conan first appears in US records in 1923. Its best-ever ranking was #1088 in 1972, and 76 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].