How Many People Are Named Connelly?
Complete statistics for the name Connelly: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Connelly is a surname-turned-first-name with Irish roots, and it's exceptionally rare as a given name for girls. Only about 344 people in the US currently carry this name, meaning roughly 1 in 960,204 Americans are named Connelly. It peaked in 2020 with 34 births, and a striking 94% of bearers are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership, independence, and pioneering energy. It's associated with individuals who are ambitious self-starters, driven to forge their own path with confidence and originality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 347 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Connelly Through the Generations
Connelly didn't appear on the naming radar until relatively recently, and it's a name that belongs almost entirely to the youngest generation. With 347 total births recorded in the US, this name has been quietly climbing in popularity over the past decade. The peak year was 2020, when 34 babies received the name, showing it's on a rising trajectory. Looking at the age breakdown, it's remarkable how concentrated the data is: 326 of the 344 estimated living bearers are under 30, while just 21 fall in the 30-to-60 range and zero are over 60. That gives Connelly an average bearer age of only 13, making it one of the most genuinely modern names you'll encounter. On the world stage, it ranks #635,584 with roughly 203 living bearers globally, and nearly all of them reside in the United States. This surname-to-first-name crossover reflects a broader trend of parents choosing distinctive family names for their daughters, and Connelly's trajectory suggests we'll be hearing more of it in the years ahead.
✨ Similar Names to Connelly
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Connelly's Irish Gaelic roots
📄 About the Name Connelly
How Many People Have the Name Connelly?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 22,062 people in the United States currently share the name Connelly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,024 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Connelly a Common or Rare Name?
Connelly is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Connelly Mean?
Connelly means "Love and valor" and comes from Irish Gaelic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Connelly in SSA data, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.
When Was Connelly Most Popular?
The name Connelly reached peak popularity in 2020, with 34 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Connelly?
Approximately 22,062 people named Connelly live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 22,062. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,024 Americans.
Is Connelly a rare name?
Connelly is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,024 Americans has this name.
What does the name Connelly mean?
Connelly means "Love and valor" and comes from Irish Gaelic origins.
Is Connelly more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 34% of people named Connelly are male and 66% are female.
When was Connelly most popular?
Connelly peaked in 2020 with 34 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.