Corrado is a distinguished Italian given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Frankish elements 'hard' meaning hardy, strong and 'rat' meaning rat. It was brought to Italy by the Lombards around the 6th century and has since been a popular choice among Italian families. The name is often associated with historical figures such as Corrado II il Salico, King of Italy during the late 10th century. In English-speaking countries, Corrado may be anglicized to Cord or Corradus. It is generally used for boys and has no specific spelling variations. The name's popularity has fluctuated over time but remains a classic choice in Italian culture.
The name Corrado has seen fluctuations in popularity over the past century, with periods of high and low usage. The most notable peaks occurred recently, with 14 births in 1973 and 12 births each in 1968 and 2006. Conversely, there were years where only 5 babies named Corrado were born, such as in 1913, 1918, 1920, and several times since the 1970s. Overall, a total of 309 children have been named Corrado between 1913 and 2023.