Connor
The first name is from Irish Conchúr, Conchobhar, from Old Irish Conchobar (“lover of hounds”).
Every Connor since 1913 — 236,262 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Connor
Connor is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #166 in 2025 with 2,211 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 236,262 American babies have been named Connor. Its peak came in 2004, when 10,116 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Connor stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Connor year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,573 | 2,211 | #166 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,487 | 2,611 | #136 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,426 | 2,861 | #126 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,513 | 3,213 | #118 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,033 | 3,764 | #98 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,298 | 4,414 | #78 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,678 | 5,161 | #68 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,198 | 6,086 | #58 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,549 | 6,422 | #56 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,665 | 7,037 | #54 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,873 | 6,772 | #55 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,056 | 7,231 | #52 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,221 | 7,117 | #56 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,742 | 6,983 | #59 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9,875 | 7,410 | #54 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,831 | 8,051 | #49 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,126 | 8,101 | #52 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,831 | 7,817 | #57 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,152 | 8,330 | #55 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,603 | 8,676 | #53 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,605 | 9,321 | #48 |
| 2004 | 67 | #2,511 | 10,049 | #38 |
| 2003 | 40 | #3,545 | 9,670 | #43 |
| 2002 | 43 | #3,256 | 8,409 | #47 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,971 | 8,082 | #49 |
| 2000 | 63 | #2,433 | 7,530 | #50 |
| 1995 | 123 | #1,340 | 6,619 | #55 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,445 | 1,377 | #221 |
| 1985 | — | — | 177 | #661 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,320 | 77 | #1,031 |
| 1975 | — | — | 16 | #2,553 |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,323 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,295 |
| 1960 | — | — | 10 | #2,717 |
| 1955 | — | — | 9 | #2,804 |
| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,388 |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,407 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,108 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 10 | #2,807 |
| 1915 | — | — | 8 | #2,870 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Connor
- Connor Paolo Actor · b. 1990
- Connor Swindells Actor · b. 1996
- Connor Jessup Actor · b. 1994
- Connor Trinneer Actor · b. 1969
- Connor Franta Youtuber · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Connor mean?
The first name is from Irish Conchúr, Conchobhar, from Old Irish Conchobar (“lover of hounds”).
How popular is the name Connor in 2025?
Connor ranked #166 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,211 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Connor?
236,262 babies have been named Connor in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Connor most popular?
Connor peaked in 2004, when 10,116 newborns received the name.
Is Connor a boy or girl name?
Connor is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Connor rising or falling?
Connor is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Connor?
Well-known people named Connor include Connor Paolo (actor), Connor Swindells (actor), Connor Jessup (actor).