Conor Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Conor is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Conor?
Conor is spelled C-O-N-O-R. The name has 5 letters.
Conor at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Conor may derive from an Old Irish name meaning “lover of hounds” or “wolf lover.”
- Origin
- Conor is commonly associated with Irish origins and is derived from traditional Gaelic names.
- Pronunciation
- CON-or · 2 syllables
Conor Popularity in 2025
Rank#843
Recorded Births292
- Boys usage fell 135 places to #843 and recorded 84 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 Conor Mean?
Conor may derive from an Old Irish name meaning “lover of hounds” or “wolf lover.”
Origin: Conor is commonly associated with Irish origins and is derived from traditional Gaelic names.
How Do You Pronounce Conor?
PronunciationCON-or
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Conor?
- History
- Conor and its variants have been used historically in Ireland, reflecting its presence in Irish naming traditions.
Conor Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 292 | #843 |
| 2024 | Boys | 376 | #708 |
| 2023 | Boys | 450 | #624 |
| 2022 | Boys | 513 | #574 |
| 2021 | Boys | 646 | #463 |
| 2020 | Boys | 744 | #404 |
| 2019 | Boys | 752 | #412 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,000 | #335 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,130 | #308 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,086 | #323 |
| 2015 | Boys | 629 | #474 |
| 2014 | Boys | 482 | #579 |
| 2013 | Boys | 452 | #573 |
| 2012 | Boys | 447 | #574 |
| 2011 | Boys | 472 | #540 |
| 2010 | Boys | 489 | #529 |
| 2009 | Boys | 525 | #511 |
| 2008 | Boys | 529 | #515 |
| 2007 | Boys | 528 | #499 |
| 2006 | Boys | 519 | #500 |
| 2005 | Boys | 514 | #485 |
| 2004 | Boys | 571 | #455 |
| 2003 | Boys | 648 | #401 |
| 2002 | Boys | 676 | #384 |
When Was Conor 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.
1993 · Boys
1,250 recorded births
National rank #232
2017 · Boys
1,130 recorded births
National rank #308
2016 · Boys
1,086 recorded births
National rank #323
2018 · Boys
1,000 recorded births
National rank #335
Where Conor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #230 | 26 |
| CT | #268 | 12 |
| NY | #434 | 39 |
| NJ | #452 | 17 |
| NC | #591 | 16 |
| OH | #650 | 14 |
| PA | #662 | 13 |
| WI | #678 | 6 |