Conor
How to say it: KON-ur · /ˈkɑnər/
Irish form of Connor; from Old Irish 'Conchobhar' meaning lover of hounds or wolf-lover.
Conor was the 132nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 292 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, 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 | 292 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,153 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −69% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #277 |
| In France, 2025 | #631 among boys’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Conor rose almost entirely in recent decades to a 1990s high and still holds close to it. Weakening a touch is expected as time moves on.
What goes with it
Strong and compact with soft currents and crisp corners, Conor sounds steady. Ronan and Declan share its style.
Nicknames
- Con
Honouring a Conor in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Conor is about 1 in 49.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
In France: #631 for boys in 2025.
Ireland: #16.
Famous people named Conor
- Conor McGregor (born 1988)Irish boxer and mixed martial arts fighter
- Conor Gallagher (born 2000)English association football player
- Conor Coady (born 1993)English association football player
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