Boy
Conor
lover of hounds
About Conor
A classic choice with Celtic roots, Conor brings centuries of heritage into modern usage with remarkable grace. This name has maintained steady popularity without ever becoming overused, striking that ideal balance between familiar and fresh. Conor suggests strength of character and natural leadership—traits associated with historical figures who bore this name. The pronunciation is clear and direct, requiring no explanation or correction in most English-speaking contexts. Parents choosing Conor often value tradition while avoiding anything stuffy or outdated. The name works across generations, suiting both a rambunctious child and a distinguished adult with equal effectiveness. Conor has an honest, straightforward quality that appeals to those who appreciate authenticity over flash. It's the kind of name that grows with a child, never feeling too cute or too serious at any stage. For families with Irish heritage or those simply drawn to Celtic culture, Conor provides a meaningful connection to that rich tradition.
Popularity of the Name Conor
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | #940 | #43 | |||
| 1978 | #681 | #44 | |||
| 1979 | #654 | #40 | |||
| 1980 | #620 | #38 | |||
| 1981 | #598 | #34 | |||
| 1982 | #579 | #36 | |||
| 1983 | #615 | #34 | |||
| 1984 | #580 | #30 | |||
| 1985 | #619 | #25 | |||
| 1986 | #556 | #24 | |||
| 1987 | #467 | #18 | |||
| 1988 | #445 | #300 | #19 | ||
| 1989 | #458 | #334 | #18 | ||
| 1990 | #457 | #319 | #17 | ||
| 1991 | #345 | #273 | #11 | #253 | |
| 1992 | #290 | #163 | #9 | #224 | |
| 1993 | #232 | #110 | #9 | #230 | |
| 1994 | #305 | #106 | #3 | #268 | |
| 1995 | #313 | #99 | #1 | #270 | |
| 1996 | #318 | #97 | #1 | #282 | |
| 1997 | #321 | #55 | #118 | #2 | #246 |
| 1998 | #333 | #53 | #138 | #1 | #335 |
| 1999 | #364 | #61 | #178 | #1 | #320 |
| 2000 | #365 | #70 | #133 | #3 | #328 |
| 2001 | #375 | #78 | #139 | #4 | #291 |
| 2002 | #384 | #92 | #149 | #4 | #418 |
| 2003 | #401 | #96 | #166 | #4 | #401 |
| 2004 | #455 | #103 | #213 | #3 | #403 |
| 2005 | #485 | #119 | #162 | #4 | #504 |
| 2006 | #500 | #128 | #195 | #3 | #516 |
| 2007 | #499 | #139 | #228 | #3 | #578 |
| 2008 | #515 | #137 | #227 | #3 | #524 |
| 2009 | #512 | #163 | #183 | #4 | #452 |
| 2010 | #529 | #156 | #268 | #5 | #591 |
| 2011 | #540 | #170 | #317 | #5 | #633 |
| 2012 | #574 | #164 | #273 | #5 | #744 |
| 2013 | #573 | #176 | #217 | #4 | #831 |
| 2014 | #579 | #213 | #347 | #4 | #660 |
| 2015 | #474 | #221 | #271 | #4 | #577 |
| 2016 | #323 | #159 | #188 | #3 | #344 |
| 2017 | #308 | #153 | #140 | #4 | #363 |
| 2018 | #335 | #176 | #333 | #4 | #428 |
| 2019 | #412 | #221 | #297 | #4 | #517 |
| 2020 | #404 | #206 | #279 | #8 | #543 |
| 2021 | #464 | #213 | #283 | #5 | #586 |
| 2022 | #574 | #266 | #327 | #14 | #733 |
| 2023 | #624 | #259 | #14 | #698 | |
| 2024 | #708 | #300 | #424 | #19 | #906 |
| 2025 | #845 | #353 | #17 | ||
| 1964 | #56 | ||||
| 1965 | #56 | ||||
| 1966 | #47 | ||||
| 1967 | #48 | ||||
| 1968 | #43 | ||||
| 1969 | #50 | ||||
| 1970 | #45 | ||||
| 1971 | #42 | ||||
| 1972 | #52 | ||||
| 1973 | #47 | ||||
| 1974 | #50 | ||||
| 1975 | #44 | ||||
| 1976 | #49 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Conor
Names Similar to Conor
Nicknames for Conor
- Con
- Connie
Famous People Named Conor
| Conor McGregor | Irish MMA fighter |
| Conor Dwyer | American swimmer |
| Conor Murray | Irish rugby player |
| Conor Sheary | American ice hockey player |
| Conor Coady | English footballer |
| Conor Lamb | American politician |
| Conor Maynard | British singer |
| Conor Benn | British boxer |
| Conor Washington | Northern Irish footballer |
| Conor Husting | American actor |
| Conor O'Malley | Irish comedian |
| Conor Sammon | Irish footballer |
| Conor Niland | Irish tennis player |
| Conor Casey | American soccer player |
| Conor McDermott | American football player |
| Conor Jackson | American baseball player |
| Conor Gallagher | English footballer |
| Conor Oberst | American musician |
Characters Named Conor
| Conor O'Malley | from the novel and film "A Monster Calls" |
| Conor Larkin | from the TV series "Brotherhood" |
| Conor Flaherty | from the film "Miracle on 34th Street" |
| Conor Devlin | from the TV series "Quantico" |
| Conor Donovan | from the TV series "The Chicago Code" |
| Conor McQuaid | from the film "Leap Year" |
| Conor Roche | from the film "Circle of Friends" |
| Conor Lambert | from the film "The Thomas Crown Affair" |
| Conor Greenway | from the TV series "Rebellion" |
| Conor McLean | from the TV series "Sons of Thunder" |
| Conor McCullagh | from the film "The Devil's Own" |
| Conor Du Preez | from the film "The Siege of Jadotville" |
| Conor Berry | from the film "Made in Belfast" |
| Conor Hess | from the TV series "American Gothic" |
| Conor Martin | from the TV series "The Fall" |
| Conor Walker | from the TV series "Locke & Key" |
| Conor Ryan | from the TV series "One Life to Live" |
| Conor Black | from the novel series "Dark Blade" |
| Conor Leary | from the film "Red Road" |