Conor
Conor is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Lover of hounds or high desire.
Origin and history
Conor is an anglicized form of the Old Irish name Conchobhar, meaning lover of hounds or high desire. It has deep roots in Irish mythology, most notably associated with King Conchobar mac Nessa of Ulster. In the United States, it is a well-established masculine name that peaked in popularity in the 1990s and 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
27,380 babies in the United States have been named Conor since 1880. It ranks #709 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #565.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12.4 %)
- CA (10.9 %)
- MA (8.7 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
- PA (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 80 |
| 1970-1980 | 482 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,676 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,244 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,938 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,939 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,021 |
Famous people named Conor
- Conor McGregor: Mixed Martial Artist, Athlete
- Conor Oberst: Musician, Singer
- Conor Coady: Athlete, Footballer
Fun facts
- In Irish legend, Conchobar mac Nessa was the famed King of Ulster featured in the Ulster Cycle.
- While Conor with a single 'n' is the traditional Irish spelling, Connor with a double 'n' is more common in the U.S.