Conroy is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Conchobhair', which means 'descendant of Conchobar'. This name was borne by several ancient Irish kings and chieftains, including those of Connacht. The anglicized form, Conroy, has been used as a given name since the 18th century.
The name Conroy experienced varied popularity over time, with significant peaks and valleys in birth counts from 1922 to 2023. The most popular years were 2022 and 2019, each with 13 and 11 births respectively. Conversely, there were stretches of several years where the name wasn't chosen at all for newborns. Despite these fluctuations, overall popularity has been consistent, with a total of 302 births recorded over the course of a century.