Conway Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Conway originates from Welsh, meaning 'river', and is tied to a town and river in Wales. It has evolved through various forms in the Celtic and Welsh languages. The name conveys traits of strength and heritage, with no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and remains a respected name today.
The name Conway is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha 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, Conway has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male 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 Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Conway' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1281st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1479th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1792nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2343rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4396th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5311th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2118th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 25294th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Conway' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Conway"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɒnweɪ/
Origin
Welsh
Etymology
The name Conway is derived from the Welsh words 'côn', meaning 'river', and 'gwy', meaning 'water'. It is also associated with the name of a river and town in Wales called Conwy.
Meaning
River
Language Evolution
Celtic, Old Welsh, Middle Welsh, Modern Welsh
Historical Usage
Conway gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Wales and among those of Welsh descent. It is often used as both a first name and a surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Conway, Conwy
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Conway is seen as a strong and traditional name, often associated with Welsh heritage and culture.
Famous People
Conway Twitty, American country music singer, Conway Robert H. Smith, American actor
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Conway"
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 "Conway"
"Conway" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1281st of 7545 | 507 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1479th of 6773 | 398 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1792nd of 7552 | 361 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2343rd of 10718 | 267 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4396th of 16616 | 175 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5311th of 24088 | 240 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2118th of 23106 | 810 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 25294th of 30306 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Conway" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
- |
49.83% 1179th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
71.95% 1693rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
66.14% 1887th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
51.23% 2041st/3984 |
- |
29.36% 2003rd/6822 |
60.95% 3825th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Conway" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Conway"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Conway" 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.