Declining since 2022, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Conroy since 1922
Babies named Conroy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 27 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Conroy is a rare Irish surname-turned-first-name that saw its highest recorded usage in 2022, when it ranked 12,008 nationally. Since then its trajectory has been falling, but it remains a distinctive choice for families with Irish heritage. According to Social Security data, the name first appeared on the charts in 1922, and as of 2025 the frequency is about 1 in 341,615 male births. While not common enough to appear among top state rankings, Conroy carries the understated charm of an Irish surname like Sullivan or Finnegan, with the familiar nicknames Con and Roy.
Conroy is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Conraoi, meaning 'descendant of Conraoi'. The personal name Conraoi is composed of 'cú' (hound) and 'rath' (prosperity) or possibly 'roi' (plain, battlefield), giving meanings such as 'hound of the plain' or 'wise hound'. The surname was historically associated with County Galway in western Ireland. As a given name, Conroy emerged in the United States in the early 20th century, likely adopted from the surname.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Con, Roy
Sibling names for Conroy
Names that share Conroy's style, for a brother or sister.
