Conway
Boy name · Greek · Irish · Welsh
- US rank
- #1,287
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #866 in 1881
152 babies were named Conway in the US in 2025. It has climbed 709 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Conway you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 11,236 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Conway, 152 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Conway would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryConway first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1881, when it reached #866.
- Then vs nowConway is 22× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 11,236.
- TrendConway has climbed 709 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,287. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedConway is most popular in Oklahoma, where it ranks #464, followed by Missouri (#648) and Tennessee (#777). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
About the name Conway
Conway is a boy name of Greek, Irish and Welsh origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-way”. US birth records list Conway for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 121 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1881, when it ranked #866 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,287, with 152 babies.
Origin:Greek namesIrish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5.5 | 181,452 boys |
| 1890s | 5.4 | 185,185 boys |
| 1900s | 22 | 45,331 boys |
| 1910s | 24 | 41,806 boys |
| 1920s | 33 | 30,166 boys |
| 1930s | 21 | 47,687 boys |
| 1940s | 13 | 75,529 boys |
| 1950s | 9.0 | 110,988 boys |
| 1960s | 8.7 | 114,416 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 91,241 boys |
| 1980s | 5.8 | 172,712 boys |
| 1990s | 6.5 | 154,083 boys |
| 2000s | 5.9 | 168,350 boys |
| 2010s | 24 | 41,271 boys |
| 2020s | 57 | 17,590 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Conway
What is the origin of the name Conway?
Conway has Greek, Irish, Welsh roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Conway a boy or girl name?
Conway is a boy name.
How popular is the name Conway?
Conway ranked #1,287 for US boys in 2025, given to 152 babies. Its best year was 1881 (#866).