Holding steady.
Popularity of Conal since 1963
Babies named Conal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Conal is a traditional Irish name with roots in ancient mythology. It first appeared in US records in 1963 but has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its peak usage came in 1995, and its popularity has remained stable since. While not widespread in the US, Conal retains a strong cultural connection to Ireland, where it is more common. The name is a variant of the more familiar Conall, and shares etymological ties with the Irish surname Connell. As a short yet strong name, Conal offers a distinctive choice for families seeking a name with Celtic heritage.
Conal is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish elements 'cú' meaning 'hound, wolf' and 'gal' meaning 'valor, strength'. It is the source of the county name Donegal, from the Irish 'Dún na nGall' meaning 'fort of the foreigners', though the personal name Conal predates this. Historically borne by several legendary figures in Irish mythology, including Conall Cernach, a hero of the Ulster Cycle.
“Conal” around the world
Where Conal lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Con
Sibling names for Conal
Names that share Conal's style, for a brother or sister.
