Condie
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Constance.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Condie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Condie today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Condie births was 1925 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Condie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Condie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1925
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1925 SSA rank
#4,330
Tracked since 1925
Popularity
Condie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Condie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Condie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Condie
The given name Condie is a relatively uncommon one, and its origins can be traced back to the Scottish Highlands and the Gaelic language. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic word "condaidh," which means "wise" or "prudent." This suggests that the name was originally bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as possessing wisdom and good judgment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Condie can be found in the Scottish clan histories of the 16th century. During this time, the name was primarily used within certain Highland clans, particularly those in the regions of Argyll and Inverness-shire. It is possible that the name held special significance or was associated with particular families or lineages within these clans.
While the name Condie does not appear to have been prominently featured in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been associated with a few notable individuals throughout history. One such individual was Condie Caldwell Muir (1804-1883), a Scottish-born American physician and educator who played a significant role in the establishment of the medical department at the University of Wisconsin.
Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Condie Cunningham (1904-1980), a Scottish-born Australian cricketer who represented Australia in Test matches during the 1920s and 1930s. He was known for his exceptional batting skills and held several batting records during his career.
In the literary realm, Condie Stevenson (1832-1918) was a Scottish author and journalist who wrote extensively about the history and culture of Scotland. His works, such as "Annals of Calderwood" and "The Land of Lorne," provided valuable insights into Scottish life and traditions.
Moving forward in time, Condie Melton (1925-2008) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the state of Montana from 1969 to 1977. He was known for his advocacy of environmental conservation and played a role in the passage of several important environmental laws.
Finally, Condie Hendrickson (born 1939) is a notable American artist and sculptor, renowned for her large-scale public art installations and sculptures. Her works can be found in various cities across the United States, and she has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the art world.
People
Condie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Condie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Condie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Condie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Condie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Condie a common name?
We classify Condie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Condie most popular?
The single biggest year for Condie was 1925, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Condie is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Condie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Condie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Condie in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Condie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Condie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Condie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Condie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.