Conley Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Conley is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Conlaodh', meaning 'high warrior'. It evolved from historical forms like Ó Conlaodh and has gained popularity in the 20th century, reflecting Irish heritage. The name conveys strength and nobility, with no biblical relevance.
The name Conley is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Conley has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Conley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1071st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1036th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1363rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2222nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3230th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2802nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2216th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18043rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10175th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4520th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Conley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Conley"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɒnli/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Conley is derived from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Conlaodh', meaning 'descendant of Conlaodh', which is composed of elements meaning 'high' and 'warrior'.
Meaning
high warrior
Language Evolution
Ó Conlaodh, Conlaodh, Conley
Historical Usage
The name Conley gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, often associated with Irish heritage.
Variants & Derivatives
Connelly, Connolly, Conlan
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Conley is perceived as a traditional yet modern name, often linked to Irish identity and heritage.
Famous People
Conley Davis, Conley Hart, Conley McHugh
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Conley"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Conley"
"Conley" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1071st of 7545 | 675 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1036th of 6773 | 740 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1363rd of 7552 | 615 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2222nd of 10718 | 291 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3230th of 16616 | 277 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2802nd of 24088 | 605 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2216th of 23106 | 760 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18043rd of 27321 | 24 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 10175th of 35406 | 154 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4520th of 30306 | 371 |
Regional Popularity of "Conley" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
29.80% 705th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
32.38% 762nd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
61.11% 1361st/2227 |
- |
39.89% 1138th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
49.26% 1733rd/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
60.28% 2762nd/4582 |
- |
35.22% 2576th/7313 |
55.88% 4170th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
57.38% 2286th/3984 |
- |
29.27% 1997th/6822 |
63.67% 3996th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Conley" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
51.67% 3525th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Conley"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Conley" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.