How Many People Are Named Connor?

Complete statistics for the name Connor: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Connor
Rare
Irish

Connor means 'strong' and it's an uncommon male name. That's just 1 in 1,435 Americans who share it, making it pretty unique. With most people named Connor under 30, it's clear this is a name for the younger generation.

~28,409
Living in US
1 in 11,667
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strong
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
7
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 7 represents spiritual insight and introspection.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

230,745
Worldwide Bearers
#32,549
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
229,973
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
134
🇿🇦 South Africa
91
🇳🇱 Netherlands
73
🇫🇷 France
64
🇩🇪 Germany
59
🇲🇾 Malaysia
59
🇪🇸 Spain
51
🇨🇳 China
34
🇧🇷 Brazil
33

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
228,294 (99%)
♀ Female
1,679 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
194,705
Would be under 30 (83%)
39,087
Would be 30–60 (17%)
232
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 234,024 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: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
100
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
86
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Connor Through the Generations

People named Connor have seen their peak in recent times, with 10,116 births in 2004. Today, there are 229,973 living Connors in the US, with 83% under 30 years old. This modern name has been trending downward since its peak, but it still holds a strong presence among younger Americans.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 20,050
Texas 13,826
New York 13,797
Pennsylvania 12,226
Ohio 10,941
Florida 10,866
Illinois 10,466
Michigan 9,255
Massachusetts 7,712
New Jersey 7,175

⭐ Famous People Named Connor

Connor is an Irish male given name, anglicised from the compound Irish word Conchobhar, meaning "lover of hounds", or "lover of wolves". The most prominent person with this name in medieval Ireland was the Irish king Conchobar mac Nessa, a semi-legendary king in Ulster described in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, and the name was probably first anglicised to Connor by the Hiberno-Normans.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Connor

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Connor's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Connor

How Many People Have the Name Connor?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 28,409 people in the United States currently share the name Connor. That works out to roughly 1 in every 11,667 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Connor a Common or Rare Name?

Connor 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 Connor Mean?

Connor means "strong" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Connor in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Connor Most Popular?

The name Connor reached peak popularity in 2004, with 10,116 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Connor?

Approximately 28,409 people named Connor live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 28,409. That works out to roughly 1 in 11,667 Americans.

Is Connor a rare name?

Connor is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 11,667 Americans has this name.

What does the name Connor mean?

Connor means "strong" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Connor more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Connor are male and 1% are female.

When was Connor most popular?

Connor peaked in 2004 with 10,116 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US28,409
All-Time Births28,409
1 in X1 in 11,667
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2004
World Rank#32,549
Male %99%
Female %1%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.