Hero or hound of the plain
Conlin is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Conalláin, meaning descendant of Conallán. The root name Conall combines elements meaning 'hound' or 'wolf' and 'mighty', often interpreted as a hero. It is a rare alternative to the more common Colin or Connor.
Less common today
Conlin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,253 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic silver medalist in rowing
