Konnor Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKON-er / /ˈkɒnər/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'lover of hounds'; English: variant of Connor
Historical & Cultural Background
Konnor is a modern variant of the traditional Irish name Connor, which has been used since the early medieval period. The name Connor is derived from the Irish name Conchobhar, meaning 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf lover'. In recent years, Konnor has gained popularity as a unique spelling variant in English-speaking countries. The name reflects a trend towards creative spellings of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Konnor has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Connor
- Conor
International Variants
- Conor (Irish)
- Konrad (German)
- Konnor (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Konnor was first seen in the United States in 1988. Konnor has ranked as high as #1114 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Konnor has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Konnor (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 10 | |
| NC | 6 | |
| CA | 5 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 48 |
| 1993 | 75 |
| 1994 | 66 |
| 1995 | 75 |
| 1996 | 92 |
| 1997 | 94 |
| 1998 | 137 |
| 1999 | 123 |
| 2000 | 128 |
| 2001 | 126 |
| 2002 | 142 |
| 2003 | 198 |
| 2004 | 211 |
| 2005 | 227 |
| 2006 | 245 |
| 2007 | 213 |
| 2008 | 238 |
| 2009 | 221 |
| 2010 | 264 |
| 2011 | 255 |
| 2012 | 267 |
| 2013 | 261 |
| 2014 | 252 |
| 2015 | 265 |
| 2016 | 234 |
| 2017 | 239 |
| 2018 | 241 |
| 2019 | 182 |
| 2020 | 161 |
| 2021 | 128 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 93 |
| 2024 | 77 |