Conway
How to say it: KON-way · /ˈkɑnˌweɪ/
From Welsh Conwy ('holy river') and Irish surname; masculine surname-name with vintage charm.
Conway was the 1,126th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 152 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #808 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,126 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 152 |
| Share of births | 1 in 21,811 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #808 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing still defines Conway, and the 2020s stand as its best showing yet. With use at its peak, the next few years look likely to lift it higher.
What goes with it
Soft edges meet crisp consonants in its two syllables, giving a vintage surname rhythm. Crawford or Vaughn would pair naturally alongside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Conway is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish, Welsh.
Famous people named Conway
- Conway Tearle (1878–1938)Actor
- Conway MacMillan (1867–1929)American botanist
- Conway Savage (1960–2018)Australian musician
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