Conor
From Irish Conchúr, from Old Irish Conchobar (“lover of hounds”).
Every Conor since 1961 — 27,449 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Conor
Conor is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #845 in 2025 with 292 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 27,449 American babies have been named Conor. Its peak came in 1993, when 1,263 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Conor stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Conor 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 | — | — | 292 | #845 |
| 2024 | — | — | 376 | #708 |
| 2023 | — | — | 450 | #624 |
| 2022 | — | — | 513 | #574 |
| 2021 | — | — | 646 | #464 |
| 2020 | — | — | 744 | #404 |
| 2019 | — | — | 752 | #412 |
| 2018 | — | — | 1,000 | #335 |
| 2017 | — | — | 1,130 | #308 |
| 2016 | — | — | 1,086 | #323 |
| 2015 | — | — | 629 | #474 |
| 2014 | — | — | 482 | #579 |
| 2013 | — | — | 452 | #573 |
| 2012 | — | — | 447 | #574 |
| 2011 | — | — | 472 | #540 |
| 2010 | — | — | 489 | #529 |
| 2009 | — | — | 525 | #512 |
| 2008 | — | — | 529 | #515 |
| 2007 | — | — | 528 | #499 |
| 2006 | — | — | 519 | #500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 514 | #485 |
| 2004 | — | — | 571 | #455 |
| 2003 | — | — | 648 | #401 |
| 2002 | — | — | 676 | #384 |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,894 | 702 | #375 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,560 | 726 | #365 |
| 1995 | — | — | 851 | #313 |
| 1990 | — | — | 468 | #458 |
| 1985 | — | — | 200 | #619 |
| 1980 | — | — | 198 | #620 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,617 |
| 1970 | — | — | 11 | #2,923 |
| 1965 | — | — | 10 | #2,646 |
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Famous people named Conor
- Conor McGregor Martial arts · b. 1988
- Conor Maynard Writer · b. 1992
- Conor Coady Soccer player · b. 1993
- Conor Oberst Musician · b. 1980
- Conor McLaughlin Soccer player · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Conor mean?
From Irish Conchúr, from Old Irish Conchobar (“lover of hounds”).
How popular is the name Conor in 2025?
Conor ranked #845 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 292 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Conor?
27,449 babies have been named Conor in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Conor most popular?
Conor peaked in 1993, when 1,263 newborns received the name.
Is Conor a boy or girl name?
Conor is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Conor rising or falling?
Conor is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Conor?
Well-known people named Conor include Conor McGregor (martial arts), Conor Maynard (writer), Conor Coady (soccer player).