Conrad
Boy name · 126 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Conrad: 126 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 8 births in 2005.
A strong, classic name with deep European roots, Conrad comes from the Old High German *Kuonrat*, a compound of *kuoni* (bold) and *rat* (counsel), giving it the meaning 'brave counsel.' Perhaps its most famous bearer is the Polish-British novelist Joseph Conrad, who adopted it as his pen name. Historically, several Holy Roman Emperors and German kings bore the name, including Conrad I, the first ruler of East Francia. While not originally Scottish, the name has seen steady use across Britain, with a Scottish connection through the historian and politician Sir Conrad Russell. Places such as Conrad, Montana, are named after individuals with this name. A common international variant is Konrad.
Boy 29 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20058 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7623 babies
- Total births
- 126since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 20%vs prior 5y