How Many People Are Named Conor?

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

Conor
Very Rare
Irish

Conor means 'lover of hounds' and it's very rare, with only 1 in 12,441 Americans sharing this name. That's just 26,525 people in the US today, making it stand out even more when you consider its rising popularity.

~153
Living in US
1 in 2,166,335
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Lover of hounds
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Passionate
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and empathetic, destined to inspire and lead others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

26,525
Worldwide Bearers
#25,998
Global Rank
🇵🇱 Poland
188
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
98
🇳🇱 Netherlands
95
🇿🇦 South Africa
65
🇩🇪 Germany
51
🇧🇷 Brazil
41
🇸🇪 Sweden
37
🇧🇪 Belgium
36
🇫🇷 France
35
🇨🇭 Switzerland
31

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
26,457 (100%)
♀ Female
68 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
17,988
Would be under 30 (66%)
9,122
Would be 30–60 (34%)
46
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 27,156 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: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
85
International
5

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

📜 Conor Through the Generations

Conor has seen a surge in popularity, particularly among younger generations. With 17,988 under-30s, it's clear that this name is favored by modern parents. The peak year was 1993, with 1,263 births, indicating a strong resurgence in recent decades. Today, Conor is most commonly found in Ireland, outside of the United States, adding an international flair to its appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 3,052
California 2,709
Massachusetts 2,152
Illinois 1,667
Pennsylvania 1,657
New Jersey 1,373
Texas 992
Florida 948
Ohio 879
Michigan 747

✨ Similar Names to Conor

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Conor's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Conor

How Many People Have the Name Conor?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 153 people in the United States currently share the name Conor. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,166,335 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Conor a Common or Rare Name?

Conor is classified as Very 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 Conor Mean?

Conor means "lover of hounds" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Conor in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Conor Most Popular?

The name Conor reached peak popularity in 1993, with 1,263 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 Conor?

Approximately 153 people named Conor live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 153. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,166,335 Americans.

Is Conor a rare name?

Conor is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,166,335 Americans has this name.

What does the name Conor mean?

Conor means "lover of hounds" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Conor more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Conor are male and 0% are female.

When was Conor most popular?

Conor peaked in 1993 with 1,263 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.

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 US153
All-Time Births153
1 in X1 in 2,166,335
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year1993
World Rank#25,998
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.