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“Origin unclear; possibly Welsh Conwy (chief+water), or Irish or Scottish Gaelic” — Welsh, Irish, or Scottish Gaelic (uncertain) origin
Boy's name · #1287 in the US (2025) · Trending
Conway is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1881, it stood at #1287 in 2025; about 2,900 boys have been named Conway along the way. It is also an American family name — about 44,000 people carried it as a surname in the 2010 census.
Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 6 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.
Among 42 notable people named Conway:
No single standout — notable Conways spread across many fields.
Similar names: Jones · Conan · Benaiah · Cam · Conley · Campbell
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