Holding steady.
Popularity of Connery since 1981
Babies named Connery per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 56 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Connery is a rare masculine given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1981, but has never entered the top 1000. Its peak year was 2002, yet even then it remained a fringe choice. The name's trajectory has been stable over the past two decades, reflecting occasional but consistent use, most likely inspired by the iconic Scottish actor Sean Connery. As a surname-turned-first-name, Connery fits a broader trend of using Celtic surnames as given names. With no top states or notable statistical upticks, it remains an uncommon, distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a strong cultural reference but little mainstream popularity.
Connery is a modern given name derived from the Scottish and Irish surname Connery. The surname is an Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic Ó Conaora, meaning 'descendant of Conaire,' a personal name possibly composed of 'có' (hound) and 'aire' (noble). The name was popularized in the late 20th century by actor Sean Connery, though its use as a first name remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Con, Connie
Sibling names for Connery
Names that share Connery's style, for a brother or sister.
