Coni
A modern feminine name probably derived from Italian dialects.
Name Census estimates that about 333 living Americans carry the first name Coni. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Coni today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Coni births was 1961 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Coni. 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.
People living today
333
~ 1 in 1,029,292 Americans
Peak year
1961
28 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
2005 SSA rank
#17,065
Tracked since 1943
Popularity
Coni: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Coni from the 1940s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 160 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Coni 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 Coni during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Conis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Coni
The name Coni is believed to have originated from the Latin word "conifer," meaning "cone-bearing." This association likely stems from the cone-shaped appearance of certain coniferous trees, such as pines and firs. While the name itself is not directly derived from any known ancient texts or religious scriptures, its connection to nature and the symbolism of growth and resilience inherent in evergreen trees may have contributed to its adoption as a given name.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Coni can be traced back to the 16th century. Coni di Monti, an Italian artist and architect, was born in 1551 and is known for his contributions to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Rome during the late Renaissance period.
In the 19th century, the name Coni gained some prominence in the literary world. Coni Sallari, an Italian writer and journalist, was born in 1840 and published numerous works of fiction and non-fiction during her lifetime.
Moving into the 20th century, Coni Coutinho, a Brazilian actor and comedian, was born in 1927 and had a successful career in both film and television. His comedic talents and versatility as a performer made him a beloved figure in Brazilian entertainment.
Another notable figure with the name Coni was Coni Mollica, an Italian chef and restaurateur, born in 1939. He played a significant role in introducing and popularizing Italian cuisine in the United States, establishing several successful restaurants and authoring cookbooks.
Coni Lowell, an American artist and sculptor, was born in 1942 and is known for her abstract and minimalist works. Her sculptures and installations have been exhibited in various galleries and museums around the world, earning her recognition in the contemporary art scene.
While the name Coni may not be as common as some other given names, its connection to nature and its historical associations with creative and influential individuals have contributed to its enduring presence throughout the centuries.
People
Coni + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Coni 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
Coni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Coni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 333 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Coni 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 1 in 1,029,292 US residents.
Is Coni a common name?
We classify Coni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 436 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Coni most popular?
The single biggest year for Coni was 1961, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Coni is about 63 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Coni a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Coni in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.