Conner

Conner - A very unique male name

Conner appeared on the charts for the first time in 1931 on position #1461. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Conner and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Conner? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Conner. The baby boy name Conner was given to 225 baby boys in 2025, ranking #876 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 6,517 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Conner peaked in popularity 21 years ago in 2005 on position 127.

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Conner is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Conner is currently topping the baby name charts in West Virginia at position #338 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,105.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Conner is where you live.

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Conner origin and meaning

Variant of Connor, from Irish — origin disputed

A spelling variant of Connor, the anglicised Irish Conchobhar; the traditional reading is 'lover of hounds/wolves', but the compound's second element is not certain

Conner is Connor re-spelled — the version that also exists as an English surname — and it shared Connor's 1990s surge before falling with it. Because the underlying Irish name's etymology is unsettled, Conner inherits the hedge as well as the sound. In the US today the double-n Connor is the standard and Conner the variant.

Origin uncertain

Conner is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Conner

We've found the following names that sound similar to Conner, sorted by popularity.

Connor / Conor / Casimir / Casimer / Camari / Casimiro / Comer / Cashmere / Casmer / Casmere /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Conner

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Conner a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Conner?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KON-er · /ˈkɑnər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Connor — The standard spelling — a separate, more common name
• Conor — The leaner Irish spelling — a separate name

Famous bearers

• Conner Kent — Superboy, the Superman clone of DC Comics (Fictional, 1993) Fictional

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Conner offers the strong Irish sound of Connor in the spelling some families carry as their surname.

Worth knowing

• Connor and Conor will both be substituted for this spelling throughout his life
• It has fallen a long way from the Connor family's 1990s peak