Conley means hero or chief — from the Irish Gaelic. Mike Conley IS one of the NBA's most respected — the ultimate teammate who never made an All-Star game despite deserving it. Two syllables of the NBA's-most-respected, the ultimate-unsung-hero, and Irish chief.
Conley means hero from Irish. Mike IS the NBA's most respected — ultimate unsung hero.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Irish; Mike Conley (born 1987).
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Today
Conley remains a beloved choice, ranking #2235 in the US. 4,562 babies have been named Conley since 1882.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Conley?
2011peak year
Conley entered U.S. records in 1882, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2011, 77 babies received the name (ranked #1836). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #2235), with roughly 97 babies named Conley each year. Conley's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 4,562 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Conley's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — hero nurturing. People named Conley tend to be warm, respected, and gifted at being the Irish hero AND ultimate teammate.
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