How Many People Are Named Conway?

Complete statistics for the name Conway: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Conway
Uncommon
Welsh

Conway means 'raven valley' and it's very rare, with only 1,786 people bearing this name in the US, making up just 1 in 184,772 Americans. That's pretty unique! And guess what? It's on the rise, peaking in 2024.

~42,563
Living in US
1 in 7,787
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Raven valley
🌐
Origin
Welsh
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Wise Mysterious
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are believed to be compassionate and understanding, often taking on leadership roles in their communities.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,786
Worldwide Bearers
#128,550
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
23
🇵🇭 Philippines
20
🇮🇪 Ireland
15
🇨🇳 China
11
🇩🇪 Germany
7
🇲🇾 Malaysia
7
🇧🇪 Belgium
6
🇸🇬 Singapore
5
🇧🇷 Brazil
4
🇮🇱 Israel
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,775 (99%)
♀ Female
11 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 53
1,061
Would be under 30 (38%)
423
Would be 30–60 (15%)
1,296
Would be over 60 (47%)

All 2,780 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Conway Through the Generations

With a total of 2,780 births recorded throughout history, Conway has seen its popularity grow, especially among younger generations. As of today, there are 1,786 people named Conway living in the US, with an average age of 53. Interestingly, 47% of these individuals are over 60, which gives Conway a slightly older demographic skew. The name Conway peaked in 2024 with 120 births, showing a promising trend towards becoming a more modern choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 118
Virginia 52
Arkansas 40
North Carolina 18
Minnesota 15
California 13
Florida 12
Tennessee 11
Kentucky 10
Missouri 10

⭐ Famous People Named Conway

Conway is a Welsh, Irish, and Scottish given name, the origin of which is unclear. It may originally have been an Anglicization of Welsh Conwy ; of Irish Conbhuidhe or O Connmhachain; or of Scottish Gaelic Mac Conmheadha or Mac Connmhaigh.…

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✨ Similar Names to Conway

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Conway's Welsh roots

📄 About the Name Conway

How Many People Have the Name Conway?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 42,563 people in the United States currently share the name Conway. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,787 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Conway a Common or Rare Name?

Conway is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Conway Mean?

Conway means "raven valley" and comes from Welsh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Conway in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Conway Most Popular?

The name Conway reached peak popularity in 2024, with 120 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Conway?

Approximately 42,563 people named Conway live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 42,563. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,787 Americans.

Is Conway a rare name?

Conway is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,787 Americans has this name.

What does the name Conway mean?

Conway means "raven valley" and comes from Welsh origins.

Is Conway more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Conway are male and 1% are female.

When was Conway most popular?

Conway peaked in 2024 with 120 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US42,563
All-Time Births42,563
1 in X1 in 7,787
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age53
Peak Year2024
World Rank#128,550
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.