Holding steady.
Popularity of Conn since 1914
Babies named Conn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1969, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Conn's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 31 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Conn is an Irish name with deep roots in mythology but minimal modern usage. First recorded in U.S. data in 1914, it reached its peak that same year, though exact numbers are unavailable. The name has remained stable in occurrence over the decades, neither rising nor falling significantly. As an uncommon choice, Conn offers a distinctive alternative to more popular Irish names like Finn or Liam. Its brief form and strong consonant sound give it a sturdy, traditional feel, appealing to parents interested in heritage names outside the mainstream.
Conn is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish word 'conn', meaning 'sense, reason' or possibly 'hound'. It was borne by several legendary figures in Irish mythology, including Conn Cétchathach (Conn of the Hundred Battles), a mythical High King of Ireland. The name has been used in Ireland since ancient times and remains a traditional, if uncommon, choice.
“Conn” around the world
Where Conn lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
30
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Conn
Names that share Conn's style, for a brother or sister.
