Conan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Conan means 'little wolf'
Meaning of the Name Conan
Conan is a name of Celtic origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name 'Conán', which means 'little wolf'. The name has a strong association with bravery and strength, as wolves were revered for their fierce and cunning nature in Celtic mythology. Conan is also famous as a character in the Conan the Barbarian series, created by Robert E. Howard.
Popularity of the Name Conan
The popularity for the name Conan peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 75 births, which ranked number 4,361 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Conan had the most male births in 2021 with 75, which ranked number 1,981 out of 14,057 male names. The number of births for the name Conan has remained flat over the last ten years from 54 births to 55 births, an increase of 1.85%. Among males, Conan has remained flat in popularity over the last ten years from 54 births to 55 births, an increase of 1.85%.
Nationwide Popularity of Conan
- 20 Year Trend of Conan: 189.47%
- 10 Year Trend of Conan: 1.85%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Conan: 1.85%
Popularity of Conan by State
For males, Conan was most popular in Western states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Conan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 | 1864 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Conan
- Total Births of Conan: 55 (0.18%)
- Male Births of Conan: 55 (0.18%)
Given the upward trend of Conan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.18% increase in total births, for a total of 55 births in 2024. Male births for Conan have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 55 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.18%.