Connor
How to say it: KON-ur · /ˈkɑnər/
From Irish Conchobhar, meaning 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf lover'; a royal name in Irish history.
Connor was the 132nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,211 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 69% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #277 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #132 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,211 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,153 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −69% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #277 |
| In France, 2025 | #631 among boys’ names, 40 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once higher in the 2000s, Connor now sits well under that high point. Decline is expected to carry on.
What goes with it
A firm opening settles into softness, leaving Connor feeling strong. Declan aligns in style while Con works as a nickname.
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Nicknames
- Con
- Conny
Honouring a Connor in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Connor is about 1 in 49.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish, Welsh.
In France: #631 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #299.
Famous people named Connor
- Connor Wickham (born 1993)English association football player
- Connor Roberts (born 1995)Welsh association football player
- Connor McDavid (born 1997)Canadian ice hockey player
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