Connor
Connor is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic "Conchobhar," meaning "lover of hounds" or "wolf lover." It has strong Celtic roots and was borne by ancient Irish kings and heroes.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,036. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 7,410
- 2012: 6,983
- 2013: 7,117
- 2014: 7,231
- 2015: 6,772
- 2016: 7,037
- 2017: 6,422
- 2018: 6,086
- 2019: 5,161
- 2020: 4,414
- 2021: 3,764
- 2022: 3,213
- 2023: 2,861
- 2024: 2,611
- 2025: 2,211
- 2026 (projected): 2,036
Good to Know
- •Has two common spellings: Connor and Conor
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Strong Irish heritage appeals to those seeking Celtic names
- •Works well in professional settings while remaining approachable
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
234,546
Total births since 1880
2004
Peak year
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