Conner

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Lover of Hounds; Wolf

Background: The name Conner originates from the Irish Gaelic name 'Conchobhar,' which can be interpreted as 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf.' This name is often associated with noble lineage in Irish tradition, reflecting the significance of hunting in historical contexts.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#464
Total births
56,968
Most popular decade
2000s (75,348 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-553 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1915

Gender usage

98.5% male 1.5% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1915
First year births
9
First year rank
#2,621
Peak year
2005
Peak year births
3,207
Peak rank
#127
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
320
Recent rank
#781

Female

First year
1990
First year births
6
First year rank
#11,408
Peak year
1994
Peak year births
74
Peak rank
#1,905
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
9
Recent rank
#10,241

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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