Konnor
Boy name · Celtic · Irish · Scottish
Meaninglover of hounds · English form of Connor
- US rank
- #2,539
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #810 in 2010
52 babies were named Konnor in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,350 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 Konnor you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 32,895 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Konnor, 52 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Konnor would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKonnor 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 2010, when it ranked #810. Today it's #2,539, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKonnor was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 15,337 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 32,895.
- TrendKonnor has slipped 1,350 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,539. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningKonnor is an English form of Connor, which means “lover of hounds”. Our records link it to Celtic, Irish and Scottish roots.
About the name Konnor
Konnor 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 “-nor”. US birth records list Konnor for boys from 1988 to 2025, in 38 of those 38 years. Its best year was 2010, when it ranked #810 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,539, with 52 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesIrish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.1 | 322,581 boys |
| 1990s | 38 | 26,151 boys |
| 2000s | 97 | 10,274 boys |
| 2010s | 131 | 7,646 boys |
| 2020s | 59 | 17,036 boys |
Other spellings of Konnor
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 Konnor
What does the name Konnor mean?
Konnor means “lover of hounds” in English, as a form of Connor.
What is the origin of the name Konnor?
Konnor has Celtic, Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Konnor a boy or girl name?
Konnor is a boy name.
How popular is the name Konnor?
Konnor ranked #2,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 52 babies. Its best year was 2010 (#810).