Conner Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Conner is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Conner?
Conner is spelled C-O-N-N-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Conner at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Conner may derive from the Irish Gaelic name Conchobhar, meaning “lover of hounds” or “wolf lover.”
- Origin
- The name Conner is commonly associated with Irish heritage and is considered a variant of the Gaelic name Conchobhar.
- Pronunciation
- CON-er · 2 syllables
Conner Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,107
Recorded Births9
Rank#864
Recorded Births277
- Girls usage fell 551 places to #10,107 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 84 places to #864 and recorded 45 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Conner Mean?
Conner may derive from the Irish Gaelic name Conchobhar, meaning “lover of hounds” or “wolf lover.”
Origin: The name Conner is commonly associated with Irish heritage and is considered a variant of the Gaelic name Conchobhar.
How Do You Pronounce Conner?
PronunciationCON-er
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Conner?
- History
- Conner has been used as both a surname and given name in Irish contexts and has been adopted more widely in English-speaking countries.
Conner Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 9 | #10,107 |
| 2025 | Boys | 277 | #864 |
| 2024 | Girls | 10 | #9,556 |
| 2024 | Boys | 322 | #780 |
| 2023 | Girls | 8 | #11,169 |
| 2023 | Boys | 357 | #735 |
| 2022 | Girls | 9 | #10,383 |
| 2022 | Boys | 440 | #633 |
| 2021 | Girls | 8 | #11,146 |
| 2021 | Boys | 572 | #512 |
| 2020 | Girls | 7 | #12,142 |
| 2020 | Boys | 676 | #438 |
| 2019 | Girls | 10 | #9,736 |
| 2019 | Boys | 848 | #373 |
| 2018 | Girls | 9 | #10,545 |
| 2018 | Boys | 910 | #365 |
| 2017 | Girls | 10 | #9,943 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,023 | #334 |
| 2016 | Girls | 12 | #8,875 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,147 | #311 |
| 2015 | Girls | 8 | #11,835 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,415 | #256 |
| 2014 | Girls | 8 | #11,931 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,639 | #228 |
When Was Conner Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2005 · Boys
3,207 recorded births
National rank #127
2004 · Boys
3,005 recorded births
National rank #134
2006 · Boys
2,851 recorded births
National rank #144
2003 · Boys
2,677 recorded births
National rank #153
Where Conner Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #330 | 5 |
| MS | #415 | 7 |
| AL | #450 | 11 |
| KY | #485 | 9 |
| AZ | #559 | 12 |
| NC | #569 | 17 |
| VA | #587 | 12 |
| UT | #621 | 6 |