Connor
Connor first appears in US records in 1913. It peaked in 2004, when 10,049 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,211.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Connor popular?
Declining Connor is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2004 peak.
| 2020s | 19,074 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 68,270 | |
| 2000s | 85,985 | |
| 1990s | 57,391 | |
| 1980s | 3,319 | |
| 1970s | 233 | |
| 1960s | 84 | |
| 1950s | 39 | |
| 1940s | 50 | |
| 1930s | 23 | |
| 1920s | 47 | |
| 1910s | 31 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Connor mean?
From the Old Irish Conchobar, usually read as 'con' ('hound', sometimes extended to 'wolf') plus 'cobar' ('desiring'), hence 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf-lover'. The wolf sense is secondary to 'hound' and the early elements are debated, so the wolf connection is DISPUTED and flagged.
Nicknames for Connor
- Con
Variants & spellings
- Conor
- Konnor
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Connor mean?
Connor means lover of hounds/wolves (disputed). From the Old Irish Conchobar, usually read as 'con' ('hound', sometimes extended to 'wolf') plus 'cobar' ('desiring'), hence 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf-lover'. The wolf sense is secondary to 'hound' and the early elements are debated, so the wolf connection is DISPUTED and flagged.
What is the origin of the name Connor?
Connor is of irish origin.
How do you pronounce Connor?
Connor is pronounced “KON-er.”
Is Connor a boy or a girl name?
Connor is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Connor a popular name right now?
Connor is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2004 peak.
How popular is the name Connor?
In 2025, Connor ranked #166 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Connor most popular?
Connor was most popular in 2004, when about 10,049 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Connor?
Common nicknames for Connor include Con.
What names are similar to Connor?
Names similar to Connor include Aidan, Sean, Nolan, Rowan, Aiden.
What names go well with Connor?
irish names that pair well with Connor include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.