Conner Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Conner originates from the Irish name 'Conchobhar', meaning 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf lover'. The name has evolved through various forms such as Conor and Connor before becoming Conner. It holds a connection to Irish mythology and has gained popularity in the 20th century. The name is generally seen as modern and approachable, with notable figures in sports bearing the name.
The name Conner is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Conner has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West. Across generations, 'Conner' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3663rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3339th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4311th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4691st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 410th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 172nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 366th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4126th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5268th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10643rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Conner' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Conner"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɒnər/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Conner is derived from the Irish name 'Conchobhar', which means 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf lover'. It is associated with legendary figures in Irish mythology.
Meaning
lover of hounds, wolf lover
Language Evolution
Conchobhar, Conor, Connor, Conner
Historical Usage
The name Conner gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, and has been used for both first names and surnames.
Variants & Derivatives
Connor, Conor, Konnor
Modern Popularity & Image
Conner is currently perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.
Famous People
Conner Weddington, American football player, Conner McDavid, Canadian hockey player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Conner"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Conner"
"Conner" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3663rd of 7545 | 79 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3339th of 6773 | 92 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4311th of 7552 | 56 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4691st of 10718 | 77 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 410th of 16616 | 7,926 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 172nd of 24088 | 36,836 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 366th of 23106 | 11,045 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4126th of 27321 | 364 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5268th of 35406 | 386 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10643rd of 30306 | 107 |
Regional Popularity of "Conner" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
91.29% 2148th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
9.15% 337th/3685 |
12.31% 551st/4475 |
8.63% 448th/5194 |
5.52% 349th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
2.90% 133rd/4582 |
4.24% 219th/5164 |
2.15% 157th/7313 |
2.65% 198th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
7.76% 309th/3984 |
11.54% 518th/4487 |
4.71% 321st/6822 |
7.11% 446th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Conner" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
66.32% 2444th/3685 |
- |
51.23% 2661st/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
93.37% 4278th/4582 |
- |
52.78% 3860th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Conner"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Conner" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.