Connell
Every Connell since 1913 — 1,771 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Connell
Connell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,140 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 1,771 American babies have been named Connell. Its peak came in 2022, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Connell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Connell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 38 | #3,140 |
| 2024 | — | — | 34 | #3,406 |
| 2023 | — | — | 36 | #3,305 |
| 2022 | — | — | 46 | #2,801 |
| 2021 | — | — | 42 | #2,926 |
| 2020 | — | — | 31 | #3,505 |
| 2019 | — | — | 26 | #4,027 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,223 |
| 2017 | — | — | 19 | #4,974 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,428 |
| 2015 | — | — | 22 | #4,426 |
| 2014 | — | — | 26 | #3,922 |
| 2013 | — | — | 19 | #4,835 |
| 2012 | — | — | 24 | #4,155 |
| 2011 | — | — | 23 | #4,251 |
| 2010 | — | — | 14 | #6,096 |
| 2009 | — | — | 23 | #4,304 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #5,818 |
| 2007 | — | — | 22 | #4,400 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #4,900 |
| 2005 | — | — | 15 | #5,331 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18 | #4,632 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18 | #4,454 |
| 2002 | — | — | 25 | #3,467 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14 | #5,178 |
| 2000 | — | — | 19 | #4,086 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,317 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,211 |
| 1985 | — | — | 17 | #2,852 |
| 1980 | — | — | 11 | #3,661 |
| 1975 | — | — | 17 | #2,462 |
| 1970 | — | — | 20 | #2,007 |
| 1965 | — | — | 17 | #1,932 |
| 1960 | — | — | 26 | #1,592 |
| 1955 | — | — | 23 | #1,618 |
| 1950 | — | — | 20 | #1,666 |
| 1945 | — | — | 10 | #2,279 |
| 1940 | — | — | 10 | #2,355 |
| 1935 | — | — | 16 | #1,777 |
| 1930 | — | — | 6 | #3,665 |
| 1925 | — | — | 11 | #2,623 |
| 1920 | — | — | 12 | #2,489 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Connell in 2025?
Connell ranked #3,140 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Connell?
1,771 babies have been named Connell in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Connell most popular?
Connell peaked in 2022, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Connell a boy or girl name?
Connell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Connell rising or falling?
Connell is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.