Declining since 2005, #864 for boys today.
Popularity of Conner since 1915
Babies named Conner per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 39 |
| 1920s | 48 |
| 1930s | 50 |
| 1940s | 44 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 36 |
| 1970s | 39 |
| 1980s | 691 |
| 1990s | 12,632 |
| 2000s | 24,931 |
| 2010s | 15,206 |
| 2020s | 2,644 |
Meaning & origin
Conner is a modern given name derived from the Irish surname O'Connor. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1915, but its popularity surged in the 1990s and peaked in 2005, when it was a top choice for boys. Since then, its usage has been gradually declining, falling to rank 864 in 2025. The name has been most consistently popular in West Virginia, Mississippi, and Alabama. While it remains more common than its variant 'Connor' in some regions, both spellings are widely recognized. Conner fits the trend of surname-names that have become fashionable as first names, appealing to parents seeking a strong, traditional-sounding name with Irish heritage.
Conner is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Conchobhair, meaning 'descendant of Conchobhar'. The personal name Conchobhar is composed of the elements 'cú' (hound, wolf) and 'cobhar' (desiring), thus 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf-lover'. It is a common surname that came into use as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Where Conner is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Con, Conny
Variants: Connor
Sibling names for Conner
Names that share Conner's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Conner
Names whose popularity has moved with Conner's over the last 50 years.
