Declining since 2017, #843 for boys today.
Popularity of Conor since 1961
Babies named Conor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 80 |
| 1970s | 482 |
| 1980s | 2,676 |
| 1990s | 8,244 |
| 2000s | 5,938 |
| 2010s | 6,939 |
| 2020s | 3,021 |
Meaning & origin
Conor first appeared in U.S. records in 1961 and reached its peak popularity in 1993. Since 2017, the name has been declining in use, but it remains a familiar choice, especially in states like Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. The 1990s were the strongest decade for Conor, with no signs of a revival. Today, a boy named Conor is among roughly 5,850 male births, reflecting its steady but waning appeal. Its Irish roots and mythological associations give it a distinct cultural weight.
Conor is the anglicized form of the Irish name Conchobhar, which derives from Old Irish 'cú' (hound, wolf) and 'sobair' (desiring). It has been a prominent name in Irish history, borne by legendary figures such as Conchobar mac Nessa, a king of Ulster in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. The name has been consistently used in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora for centuries.
Where Conor 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.
“Conor” around the world
Where Conor lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Ireland
#16
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Con
Sibling names for Conor
Names that share Conor's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Siobhan, Maeve, Aisling, Bridget, Caoimhe, Tara, Deidra, Deirdre, Murphy, Rona, Aislynn, Diedra, Keena, Kerin, Briget, Brighid, Flannery, Rheagan, Aylene, Fianna, Ruari, Shanah, Aibhlinn, Allahna, Aylinn, Breane, Emer
Brothers: Sean, Declan, Liam, Patrick, Finn, Casey, Desmond, Cian, Doyle, Keenan, Kieran, Oran, Brion, Ciaran, Creighton, Dezmond, Eoin, Farris, Hagan, Hogan, Kervin, Kiernan, Kyran, Curran, Donnel, Eion, Eoghan, Fionn, Garron, Shawne, Aodhan, Darragh, Mclean, Brannen, Coady, Collan, Desmund, Mccabe, Neilan
Names like Conor
Names whose popularity has moved with Conor's over the last 50 years.
