Conor Boy

Popularity: #580 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKON-er / /ˈkɒnər/

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: 'lover of hounds'; Gaelic: 'strong'

Historical & Cultural Background

Conor is a traditional Irish name that has been used for centuries. It is derived from the Gaelic name 'Conchobhar', which means 'lover of hounds'. The name has historical significance in Irish mythology, associated with several kings and legendary figures. It has remained popular in Ireland and among Irish communities worldwide.

Trend Summary

Conor has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., remaining a well-liked name over the past few decades.

Similar Names

ConnorCameronColinKieranDonalDarraghCormac

Variants

  • Connor
  • Conner

International Variants

  • Conor (Irish)
  • Konrad (German)
  • Konnor (English)

Famous people named Conor

Conor McGregor is a professional mixed martial artist and former UFC champion known for his fighting skills and charisma.

Conor Oberst is an American singer-songwriter and musician, best known as the frontman of the band Bright Eyes.

Conor Lamb is an American politician serving as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Conor Cruise O'Brien was an Irish politician, writer, and journalist known for his influential works on Irish politics.

Fictional characters named Conor

Conor O'Malley is the protagonist in 'A Monster Calls', a novel by Patrick Ness, who struggles with personal loss.

Conor Walsh is a character in the TV series 'The Good Doctor', known for his role as a surgical resident.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Conor was first seen in the United States in 1961. Conor has ranked as high as #434 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in New York, California, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Conor has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Conor (2024)

StateBirthsShare
PA 34
11%
CA 31
10%
NY 29
10%
MA 26
9%
TX 23
8%
FL 19
6%
OH 19
6%
NC 14
5%
VA 13
4%
MI 13
4%
IL 12
4%
WA 8
3%
CT 7
2%
MO 6
2%
AZ 6
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19617
196211
19638
196410
196510
19669
19677
19687
196911
197011
19717
19727
197312
19747
19755
197629
197782
1978151
1979171
1980198
1981206
1982220
1983194
1984213
1985200
1986255
1987356
1988412
1989422
1990468
1991701
1992924
19931,250
1994866
1995850
1996829
1997826
1998811
1999718
2000726
2001702
2002676
2003648
2004571
2005514
2006519
2007528
2008529
2009525
2010489
2011472
2012447
2013452
2014482
2015629
20161,086
20171,130
20181,000
2019752
2020744
2021646
2022513
2023450
2024376