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Connor is an Irish name that means 'lover of hounds' or 'high desire', originating from the Gaelic 'Conchobhar'. The name has evolved through forms like Conchobhar and Conchur before arriving at its modern form. It is associated with a strong and friendly character, and while it has no biblical significance, it gained popularity in the 20th century. Notable individuals named Connor include Connor McGregor, a famous MMA fighter, and Connor Jessup, an actor.

The name Connor is most popular in New Hampshire, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast 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 gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Connor has been too rising for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too rising for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Connor' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3689th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4278th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3480th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1910th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 130th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 52nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 68th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 18004th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2513th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3386th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5898th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Connor' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.