Conrad

Conrad is a boy's name of German origin meaning “bold.” In 2024 it was given to 654 boys in the United States.

Conrad at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
German
Meaning
“bold”
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑnɹæd/

About the name Conrad

Conrad belongs to the German tradition. Its meaning — “bold” — is the sense carried by its German roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Conrad first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #213 in 1931, and in 2024 654 babies received the name — 38,509 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Conrad in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#213 in 1931
Peak year
2024
Babies named Conrad in 2024
654
Total since 1880
38,509

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Conrad mean?

Conrad means “bold” in its German roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Conrad a boy or girl name?

Conrad is a boy name. In 2024, 654 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Conrad?

Conrad comes from the German tradition.

How popular is the name Conrad?

Conrad first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #213 in 1931, and 654 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Conrad?

Conrad is pronounced /ˈkɑnɹæd/ (IPA).

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