Conlan
Boy name · Celtic Gaelic · Irish
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,325 in 2005
9 babies were named Conlan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,388 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1987–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Conlan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Conlan, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Conlan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryConlan first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2005, when it ranked #2,325. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowConlan was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 78,740 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendConlan has slipped 3,388 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Conlan
Conlan is a boy name of Celtic Gaelic and Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Conlan for boys from 1987 to 2025, in 39 of those 39 years. Its best year was 2005, when it ranked #2,325 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Celtic Gaelic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.8 | 260,870 boys |
| 1990s | 9.1 | 110,375 boys |
| 2000s | 18 | 55,036 boys |
| 2010s | 14 | 69,252 boys |
| 2020s | 7.8 | 127,932 boys |
More Celtic Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Bowen · son of Owen
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Boy name: Danny · God is my judge
- Boy name: Calum · dove
- Unisex name: Bowie · yellow-haired
- Boy name: Cian · ancient
- Unisex name: Naveen · new
- Boy name: Earl · nobleman
Questions about the name Conlan
What is the origin of the name Conlan?
Conlan has Celtic Gaelic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic Gaelic names include Bowen, Malcolm, Danny.
Is Conlan a boy or girl name?
Conlan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Conlan?
Conlan ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2005 (#2,325).