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Conni

KON-ee · Of debated origin; possibly a feminine form of Conny, a nickname for Conrad or Cornelius, or a variant of Connie.

Peak popularity
1963
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Conni since 1940

Babies named Conni per year in U.S. Social Security records.

15304519401960198020002020Most births 1963Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1940s111
1950s300
1960s357
1970s116
1980s33
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Conni is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1940 but never reached widespread popularity. Its best year was 1963, when it ranked 4,835 nationally, with just a handful of births. The name has remained stable over the decades, never experiencing a dramatic surge or decline. It is most likely a variant of Connie, and its usage echoes the mid-century fashion for short, nickname-style names. Today, Conni remains a distinctive choice, with no strong ties to any particular region or state in the U.S.

Conni is a feminine given name that emerged as a variant of Connie, itself a diminutive of Constance or a nickname for Conrad. In German-speaking regions, it is often used as a short form of Cornelia or Cordula. The name saw sporadic use in the United States from the 1940s, peaking in the early 1960s, but has never been common. Its meaning is tied to its root names: Constance means 'steadfastness', Conrad means 'bold counsel', and Cornelia is a Roman family name of uncertain meaning.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Con, Conn

Variants: Connie, Conney, Conny

Sibling names for Conni

Names that share Conni's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Connie, Cora, Lena, Nina, Tina

Brothers: Conrad, Curt, Leo, Otto, Rudy

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Conni mean?
The meaning is uncertain, but it is often considered a variant of Connie (from Constance meaning 'steadfastness') or a short form of Conrad ('bold counsel').
Is Conni currently popular?
Conni is not in the top 1000 in recent decades. Its peak usage was in 1963, with a rank of 4,835 nationally that year. It has remained stable but very rare.
Is Conni a boy or girl name?
Conni is almost exclusively used as a feminine name, though it can be a diminutive for masculine Conrad in some contexts.