gender neutral
Connor
lover of hounds, wolf lover
About Connor
This classic name has maintained steady popularity across generations, demonstrating its enduring appeal. The balanced combination of consonants and vowels creates a pleasing rhythm that feels both strong and gentle. It transitions seamlessly from childhood through adulthood, working perfectly for a toddler, teenager, and professional alike. The name has a Celtic heritage that adds depth and history, while remaining thoroughly modern in its usage. It's familiar without being overly common, traditional without feeling dated. Parents appreciate its straightforward spelling and pronunciation, eliminating the constant corrections many unique names require. The name projects reliability, warmth, and competence—qualities that serve well throughout life.
Popularity of the Name Connor
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | #923 | #159 | |||
| 1982 | #953 | #151 | |||
| 1983 | #726 | #203 | |||
| 1984 | #703 | #157 | |||
| 1985 | #661 | #166 | |||
| 1986 | #536 | #173 | |||
| 1987 | #342 | #167 | |||
| 1988 | #293 | #315 | #160 | ||
| 1989 | #266 | #333 | #185 | ||
| 1990 | #221 | #299 | #161 | ||
| 1991 | #133 | #185 | #151 | #91 | |
| 1992 | #80 | #84 | #158 | #69 | |
| 1993 | #57 | #43 | #142 | #48 | |
| 1994 | #59 | #46 | #123 | #53 | |
| 1995 | #55 | #28 | #136 | #46 | |
| 1996 | #54 | #17 | #122 | #37 | |
| 1997 | #52 | #11 | #15 | #109 | #35 |
| 1998 | #47 | #11 | #16 | #71 | #36 |
| 1999 | #48 | #20 | #11 | #108 | #39 |
| 2000 | #50 | #23 | #20 | #121 | #41 |
| 2001 | #49 | #24 | #16 | #103 | #37 |
| 2002 | #47 | #25 | #23 | #90 | #30 |
| 2003 | #43 | #25 | #19 | #77 | #25 |
| 2004 | #38 | #27 | #18 | #83 | #29 |
| 2005 | #48 | #30 | #18 | #109 | #32 |
| 2006 | #53 | #34 | #22 | #95 | #36 |
| 2007 | #55 | #35 | #28 | #117 | #41 |
| 2008 | #57 | #37 | #25 | #134 | #44 |
| 2009 | #52 | #45 | #21 | #121 | #43 |
| 2010 | #49 | #42 | #27 | #137 | #40 |
| 2011 | #54 | #47 | #30 | #138 | #55 |
| 2012 | #59 | #55 | #32 | #158 | #54 |
| 2013 | #56 | #60 | #42 | #197 | #50 |
| 2014 | #52 | #78 | #35 | #204 | #48 |
| 2015 | #55 | #90 | #45 | #180 | #45 |
| 2016 | #54 | #97 | #28 | #286 | #47 |
| 2017 | #56 | #101 | #54 | #298 | #41 |
| 2018 | #58 | #119 | #44 | #239 | #58 |
| 2019 | #68 | #150 | #66 | #256 | #63 |
| 2020 | #78 | #147 | #61 | #238 | #70 |
| 2021 | #98 | #159 | #75 | #273 | #85 |
| 2022 | #118 | #212 | #92 | #289 | #102 |
| 2023 | #126 | #224 | #114 | #392 | #120 |
| 2024 | #136 | #225 | #194 | #298 | #129 |
| 2025 | #166 | #258 | #171 | #828 | #161 |
| 1965 | #174 | ||||
| 1966 | #181 | ||||
| 1967 | #177 | ||||
| 1968 | #180 | ||||
| 1969 | #208 | ||||
| 1970 | #192 | ||||
| 1971 | #175 | ||||
| 1972 | #161 | ||||
| 1973 | #191 | ||||
| 1974 | #147 | ||||
| 1975 | #206 | ||||
| 1976 | #193 | ||||
| 1977 | #208 | ||||
| 1978 | #163 | ||||
| 1979 | #163 | ||||
| 1980 | #184 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Connor
Names Similar to Connor
Nicknames for Connor
- Con
- Connie
- C
Famous People Named Connor
| Connor McGregor | Irish professional mixed martial artist and boxer |
| Connor McDavid | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Connor Jessup | Canadian actor and director |
| Connor Franta | American YouTuber and entrepreneur |
| Connor Cruise | American actor, son of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman |
| Connor Barwin | American former NFL player |
| Connor Paolo | American actor |
| Connor Trinneer | American actor |
| Connor Shaw | American football quarterback |
| Connor Weil | American actor |
| Connor Fields | American BMX racer |
| Connor Wickham | English professional soccer player |
| Connor Roberts | Welsh professional soccer player |
| Connor Brown | Canadian professional ice hockey player |
| Connor Halliday | American former college football quarterback |
| Connor Syme | Scottish professional golfer |
| Connor Williams | American football offensive guard |
| Connor Baxter | American professional stand-up paddleboarder |
| Connor O'Leary | Australian professional surfer |
| Connor Lade | American former professional soccer player |
Characters Named Connor
| Connor Kenway | Protagonist in the video game "Assassin's Creed III" |
| Connor MacLeod | Main character in the movie "Highlander" |
| Connor Walsh | Character in the TV show "How to Get Away with Murder" |
| Connor Temple | Character in the TV show "Primeval" |
| Connor Rhodes | Character in the TV show "Chicago Med" |
| Connor Mason | Character in the TV show "Timeless" |
| Connor Jordan | Character in the TV show "The Good Wife" |
| Connor Hawke | DC Comics character and successor to Green Arrow |
| Connor McKnight | Character in the TV show "Angel" |
| Connor Deslauriers | Character in the TV show "Degrassi - The Next Generation" |
| Connor Roy | Character in the TV show "Succession" |
| Connor Rooney | Character in the movie "Road to Perdition" |
| Connor Stevens | Character in the TV show "Person of Interest" |
| Connor Morgan | Character in the TV show "Stargate Atlantis" |
| Connor Owens | Character in the movie "Twelve" |
| Connor Lassiter | Character in the book series "Unwind" by Neal Shusterman |