Konner
Boy name · Celtic · Irish · Scottish
Meaninglover of hounds · English form of Connor
- US rank
- #2,941
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #728 in 2009
42 babies were named Konner in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,423 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1988–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Konner you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 40,650 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Konner, 42 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Konner would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKonner first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2009, when it ranked #728. Today it's #2,941, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKonner was 2.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 16,234 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 40,650.
- TrendKonner has slipped 1,423 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,941. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningKonner is an English form of Connor, which means “lover of hounds”. Our records link it to Celtic, Irish and Scottish roots.
About the name Konner
Konner is a boy name of Celtic, Irish and Scottish origin meaning “lover of hounds”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ner”. US birth records list Konner for boys from 1988 to 2025, in 38 of those 38 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #728 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,941, with 42 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesIrish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.0 | 327,869 boys |
| 1990s | 41 | 24,337 boys |
| 2000s | 110 | 9,055 boys |
| 2010s | 115 | 8,682 boys |
| 2020s | 43 | 23,328 boys |
Other spellings of Konner
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Konner
What does the name Konner mean?
Konner means “lover of hounds” in English, as a form of Connor.
What is the origin of the name Konner?
Konner has Celtic, Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Konner a boy or girl name?
Konner is a boy name.
How popular is the name Konner?
Konner ranked #2,941 for US boys in 2025, given to 42 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#728).