Connor

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Lover of Hounds; Wise

Background: The name Connor originates from the Gaelic name 'Conchobhar,' which is derived from the elements 'con' meaning 'hound' and 'chobhar' meaning 'lover' or 'wise.' This gives rise to interpretations such as 'lover of hounds' or 'wise.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#167
Total births
234,024
Most popular decade
2000s (259,068 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-84 ranks)
Years in Top 100
30
First recorded year
1913

Gender usage

99.3% male 0.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1913
First year births
7
First year rank
#2,273
Peak year
2004
Peak year births
10,049
Peak rank
#38
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
2,606
Recent rank
#136

Female

First year
1980
First year births
6
First year rank
#9,096
Peak year
1992
Peak year births
134
Peak rank
#1,274
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
23
Recent rank
#5,419

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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