Declining since 2004, #166 for boys today.
Popularity of Connor since 1913
Babies named Connor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 47 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 84 |
| 1970s | 233 |
| 1980s | 3,319 |
| 1990s | 57,391 |
| 2000s | 85,985 |
| 2010s | 68,270 |
| 2020s | 19,074 |
Meaning & origin
Connor has been a steadily popular boys' name in the United States since the late 20th century. First recorded in 1913, the name rose dramatically in the 1990s and early 2000s, peaking at rank 28 in 2004. As of 2025, Connor has fallen to rank 166, with about 1 in 773 boys receiving the name, reflecting a downward trajectory from its peak. The name is particularly common in the District of Columbia, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. Its strong Irish heritage and straightforward pronunciation have contributed to its enduring appeal, though its popularity has cooled in recent years.
Connor is an anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Conchobhar, composed of the elements 'cú' (hound, wolf) and 'síochúil' (kind, helpful) or 'cobhair' (help). Historically borne by the legendary king Conchobar mac Nessa in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, the name has been in continuous use in Ireland for centuries. It gained widespread popularity in the late 20th century, especially in English-speaking countries.
Where Connor 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.
“Connor” around the world
Where Connor lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
New Zealand
28
babies in 2025
Quebec
8
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Con, Conny
Sibling names for Connor
Names that share Connor's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Emma, Maeve, Saoirse, Liam, Cora, Ashlyn, Ashlynn, Breanna, Brianna, Cassidy, Delaney, Haley, Kailey, Kenzie, Lacy, Mackenzie, Shannon, Sheena, Abbey, Allana, Alysa, Brienna, Bryanna, Caitlin, Caitlyn, Caleigh, Camryn, Carley, Ciera, Eryn, Jaylene, Justice, Kacy, Kaelyn, Karli, Kasey, Kassi, Kassidy, Keely, Keily, Kiera, Kiley, Makenna, Makenzie, Reilly, Ryann, Aryn, Baileigh, Baylie, Brieanna, Briona, Caeli, Cailee, Caitlynn, Caley, Chassidy, Kaeleigh, Kaelynn, Karalyn, Kasi, Katelynne, Katilyn, Kayci, Kaysie, Kaytlynn, Keirra, Kelle, Keyli, Kirstyn, Kyley, Peighton, Rheanna, Rhyan, Ryanne, Shaelynn, Tarah, Ailen, Alainna, Briahna, Bryanne, Caeley, Caitlan, Calley, Camrynn, Cassady, Cassidie, Catera, Catie, Caycee, Cayli, Correne, Cydnie, Dareen, Deirdra, Devany, Dierdre, Haliegh, Jazlyne, Joclyn, Kaitlan, Kasidy, Katelyne, Kaylana, Kealy, Kearstin, Keeleigh, Keilly, Kelyn, Kendalynn, Kennadie, Kileigh, Kirstan, Kyleen, Mackenzee, Maeghan, Makenzee, Mckenzee, Megyn, Mikenna, Natilee, Raeleen, Reghan, Rhyann, Shailyn, Shayleen, Shianna, Trynity, Allanna, Breeanne, Cacey, Cailie, Caitlynne, Casee, Dreanna, Jaklyn, Josilynn, Kadance, Kaitland, Kaitlen, Kaitlinn, Karenna, Katelynd, Katielynn, Katlyne, Katlynne, Kayliegh, Kayse, Keelee, Keiley, Kelleigh, Kelsay, Kely, Kenedee, Kerilyn, Kerryn, Khiley, Kieley, Kilie, Korynn, Kylea, Laressa, Lyndsee, Makynzi, Malley, Mckenize, Meeghan, Mikaylee, Nicci, Reagyn, Reannon, Rileyann, Ryana, Shayanne, Torryn, Alantis, Brigitt, Brinae, Brycelynn, Brynnan, Caileen, Caliegh, Catlynn, Cayci, Caytlyn, Chaeli, Chailyn, Deveney, Erynne, Giannie, Jaclin, Kaetlin, Kahley, Kenndra, Kennidee, Kileen, Korynne, Lorynn, Macenzie, Mackena, Mackenzey, Mackinsey, Madylyn, Maghen, Maigen, Makayle, Makensey, Makinna, Mckenzye, Meaghen, Meghen, Meigan, Meredeth, Meygan, Raylynne, Trissa
Brothers: Carter, Declan, Owen, Ryan, Sean, Aidan, Brady, Cameron, Devin, Dillon, Dylan, Garrett, Kerry, Shaun, Braeden, Broderick, Collin, Cullen, Davis, Devan, Gannon, Keagan, Keaton, Keelan, Kegan, Kenny, Shaine, Tristin, Brannon, Brendon, Carlin, Dillion, Finnigan, Kenney, Kollin, Lavaughn, Mckay, Niel, Oneil, Saxon, Teague, Braedan, Brannan, Briant, Channon, Donel, Donley, Keanan, Keenen, Kile, Koty, Seann, Shann, Shaughn, Shean, Treavor, Trevyn, Zachory, Zakkary, Braian, Cully, Garritt, Gerrad, Kevyn, Leary, Neill, Seanpatrick, Seanpaul, Seon, Ryun, Braedin, Keldan, Kendrew, Kiegan, Macklan, Rydan, Travor
Names like Connor
Names whose popularity has moved with Connor's over the last 50 years.
