Conner
Meaninglover of hounds · Irish form of Conor
- US rank
- #864
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #127 in 2005
277 babies were named Conner in the US in 2025. It has dropped 426 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1990–2025
US births per million boys, 1915–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Conner you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,165 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Conner, 277 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Conner would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryConner first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2005, when it ranked #127. Today it's #864, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowConner was 5.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 1,045 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 6,165.
- TrendConner has slipped 426 places over the last five years and now sits at #864. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedConner is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #330, followed by Mississippi (#415) and Alabama (#450). It's in the top 1,000 in 21 states.
- MeaningConner is an Irish form of Conor, which means “lover of hounds”. Our records link it to Irish and Scottish roots.
About the name Conner
Conner is a boy name of Irish and Scottish origin meaning “lover of hounds”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ner”. US birth records list Conner for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 86 of those 111 years. Its best year was 2005, when it ranked #127 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #864, with 277 babies.
Origin:Irish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 30 | 33,014 girls |
| 2000s | 10 | 98,717 girls |
| 2010s | 5.2 | 193,798 girls |
| 2020s | 5.3 | 190,476 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.5 | 117,096 boys |
| 1920s | 4.4 | 228,311 boys |
| 1930s | 4.8 | 209,205 boys |
| 1940s | 3.1 | 324,675 boys |
| 1950s | 1.7 | 581,395 boys |
| 1960s | 1.9 | 518,135 boys |
| 1970s | 2.3 | 429,185 boys |
| 1980s | 36 | 27,488 boys |
| 1990s | 656 | 1,525 boys |
| 2000s | 1,247 | 802 boys |
| 2010s | 804 | 1,243 boys |
| 2020s | 255 | 3,926 boys |
Other spellings of Conner
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Conner
What does the name Conner mean?
Conner means “lover of hounds” in Irish, as a form of Conor.
What is the origin of the name Conner?
Conner has Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Conner a boy or girl name?
Conner is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Conner?
Conner ranked #864 for US boys in 2025, given to 277 babies. Its best year was 2005 (#127).