Conway is an English surname and given name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Conchobhair, which means "hound of war". It was popularized as a given name in the 19th century by the writer and social reformer Moncure Conway. Notable figures with the name Conway include the American mathematician John Horton Conway, known for his work on group theory and game theory, and the English author and poet Sean O'Faolain, whose real name was Sebastian Barry O'Faolain but he used Conway as his pen name. The name Conway has also been associated with places such as Fort Conway in New Orleans and Conway Castle in Wales.
"Conway has experienced significant fluctuations in annual births over the past 142 years. The name's peak popularity occurred between 1915 and 1927, with totals ranging from 23 to 56 births per year. However, since the late 1980s, there's been a notable decline, with annual births often in single digits or low double digits. The most recent data shows an increase again, reaching 80 births in 2022 and 100 in 2023, indicating potentially renewed interest in the name."