Declining since 2010, #2,941 for boys today.
Popularity of Konner since 1988
Babies named Konner per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 791 |
| 2000s | 2,212 |
| 2010s | 2,171 |
| 2020s | 445 |
Meaning & origin
Konner first entered U.S. birth records in 1988, a modern respelling of the classic Irish name Connor. Its peak year was 2009, after which its usage began a steady decline, dropping to rank 2,941 in 2025 with approximately 1 in 40,668 boys receiving the name. The spelling with 'K' reflects a broader trend of consonant substitutions to create distinctive variants, and it has been most commonly used in Texas. While Konner may appeal to parents seeking a familiar sound with a unique look, its trajectory shows falling popularity since 2010, suggesting it is becoming less common in recent years.
Konner is a modern respelling of Connor, itself an anglicized form of the Irish name Conchobhar. The original Gaelic name is composed of 'cú' (hound, wolf) and 'cobhair' (helping, desiring), yielding 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf lover'. The spelling with 'K' emerged in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a distinctive variation.
Where Konner 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: Kon, Konn
Sibling names for Konner
Names that share Konner's style, for a brother or sister.
