Find out how popular the first name Konrad has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Konrad by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Konrad is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 70 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Konrad.

The history of the first name Konrad

The name Konrad is of German origin, stemming from the Old High German words "kuon" meaning "bold" or "brave" and "rad" meaning "counsel" or "advice." It can be interpreted as meaning "bold counselor" or "brave advisor." The name has been in use since at least the 8th century AD in medieval German-speaking regions of Europe.

The spelling variations Konrad, Conrad, and Chuonrad were common throughout the Middle Ages. It was a popular name among the German nobility and royalty. The earliest known bearer was Konrad I, Duke of Swabia, who lived from around 922 to 997 AD.

In the late 11th century, the name gained prominence with Konrad, the Salic king who ruled as Holy Roman Emperor from 1027 to 1039 AD. He was known as Konrad II, or Conrad II in English. Another notable figure was Konrad III, who reigned as King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor from 1138 to 1152 AD.

The name appears in various historical texts and chronicles from the medieval period, including the Annals of Fulda and the Chronicon Polonorum by Gallus Anonymus. It was also used in religious contexts, as evidenced by several abbots and bishops bearing the name throughout the Middle Ages.

Other notable historical figures named Konrad include Konrad von Württemberg (1492-1568), a German count and military leader; Konrad Grebel (c. 1498-1526), a co-founder of the Swiss Anabaptist movement; Konrad Adenauer (1876-1967), the first Chancellor of West Germany after World War II; and Konrad Zuse (1910-1995), a German civil engineer and computer pioneer.

The name Konrad has been used consistently throughout German-speaking regions of Europe for over a millennium, and its popularity has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Data source

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