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Conlin

♂ Boy

Pronounced KON-lin /ˈkɒn.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Irish surname Conlin/Conlan (from Conleth/Conlaodh), tied to senses like 'hero; chief; prudent fire.' A crisp Irish surname name.Low

In 30 seconds: An Irish surname name: Conlin ties to 'hero; chief' (said 'KON-lin'). Crisp and heritage-rooted.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA spelling of the Irish surname Conlin/Conlan (from Conleth/Conlaodh), tied to senses like 'hero; chief; prudent fire.' A crisp Irish surname name.
U.S. rank (2025)#12412 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 278

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719902025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Conlin is an Irish surname (from Conleth/Conlaodh), linked to 'hero; chief; prudent fire.' Carried into first-name use, it reads crisp and heritage-rooted; the exact sense is debated, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'KON-lin').

As a first name it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, Irish-rooted, and crisp.

Did you know? Conlin is a spelling of the Irish Conlan/Conleth, tied to senses like 'hero; chief; prudent fire' — a crisp Irish surname name with a spirited feel (said 'KON-lin').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Conlin — Irish Conlan/Conleth; 'hero; chief'; sense debated

Variations

ConlanConleyConlon

Nicknames

ConLin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Conlin mean?

Conlin is a form of the Irish Conlan/Conleth, tied to 'hero; chief; prudent fire.' The exact sense is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Conlin?

It's said KON-lin /ˈkɒn.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Conlin a boy or girl name?

Conlin is a boy's name.

How popular is Conlin?

Conlin is a rare name in the U.S.

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