Connor Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Connor is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Connor?
Connor is spelled C-O-N-N-O-R. The name has 6 letters.
Connor at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Connor may derive from the Old Irish name Conchobhar, which means “lover of hounds” or “wolf lover.”
- Origin
- Connor is commonly associated with Irish origins and is derived from the Old Irish personal name Conchobhar.
- Pronunciation
- CON-er · 2 syllables
Connor Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,491
Recorded Births14
Rank#166
Recorded Births2,211
- Girls usage fell 2,048 places to #7,491 and recorded 9 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 30 places to #166 and recorded 400 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 Connor Mean?
Connor may derive from the Old Irish name Conchobhar, which means “lover of hounds” or “wolf lover.”
Origin: Connor is commonly associated with Irish origins and is derived from the Old Irish personal name Conchobhar.
How Do You Pronounce Connor?
PronunciationCON-er
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Connor?
- History
- The name Connor has historical usage in Irish contexts and appears in traditional Gaelic literature.
Connor 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 | 14 | #7,491 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,211 | #166 |
| 2024 | Girls | 23 | #5,443 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,611 | #136 |
| 2023 | Girls | 23 | #5,390 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,861 | #126 |
| 2022 | Girls | 18 | #6,464 |
| 2022 | Boys | 3,213 | #118 |
| 2021 | Girls | 16 | #6,967 |
| 2021 | Boys | 3,764 | #98 |
| 2020 | Girls | 15 | #7,212 |
| 2020 | Boys | 4,414 | #78 |
| 2019 | Girls | 29 | #4,653 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5,161 | #68 |
| 2018 | Girls | 25 | #5,152 |
| 2018 | Boys | 6,086 | #58 |
| 2017 | Girls | 23 | #5,517 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6,422 | #56 |
| 2016 | Girls | 23 | #5,622 |
| 2016 | Boys | 7,037 | #54 |
| 2015 | Girls | 22 | #5,833 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6,772 | #55 |
| 2014 | Girls | 27 | #5,025 |
| 2014 | Boys | 7,231 | #52 |
When Was Connor 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.
2004 · Boys
10,049 recorded births
National rank #38
2003 · Boys
9,670 recorded births
National rank #43
2005 · Boys
9,321 recorded births
National rank #48
2006 · Boys
8,676 recorded births
National rank #53
Where Connor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #49 | 15 |
| CT | #50 | 63 |
| MA | #61 | 102 |
| NH | #61 | 23 |
| NJ | #88 | 108 |
| RI | #90 | 12 |
| DE | #93 | 11 |
| PA | #100 | 123 |