Conley
Boy name · Celtic Gaelic · English · Irish
- US rank
- #2,516
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #699 in 1905
53 babies were named Conley in the US in 2025. It has climbed 30 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1882–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Conley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 32,258 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Conley, 53 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Conley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryConley first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1905, when it ranked #699. Today it's #2,516, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowConley is 2.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 69,930 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 32,258.
- TrendConley has climbed 30 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,516. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlConley is given to both boys and girls: 54% of the 99 babies named Conley in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Conley
Conley is a boy name of Celtic Gaelic, English and Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Conley for boys from 1882 to 2025, in 130 of those 144 years. Its best year was 1905, when it ranked #699 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,516, with 53 babies.
Origin:Celtic Gaelic namesEnglish namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 18 | 55,325 boys |
| 1890s | 15 | 65,876 boys |
| 1900s | 43 | 23,458 boys |
| 1910s | 43 | 23,004 boys |
| 1920s | 39 | 25,714 boys |
| 1930s | 39 | 25,621 boys |
| 1940s | 30 | 33,887 boys |
| 1950s | 16 | 63,694 boys |
| 1960s | 11 | 87,108 boys |
| 1970s | 10 | 97,371 boys |
| 1980s | 8.1 | 123,609 boys |
| 1990s | 11 | 90,662 boys |
| 2000s | 16 | 64,020 boys |
| 2010s | 36 | 27,685 boys |
| 2020s | 34 | 29,615 boys |
Other spellings of Conley
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 Conley
What is the origin of the name Conley?
Conley has Celtic Gaelic, English, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic Gaelic names include Bowen, Malcolm, Danny.
Is Conley a boy or girl name?
Conley is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Conley?
Conley ranked #2,516 for US boys in 2025, given to 53 babies. Its best year was 1905 (#699).