Connelly Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

About Connelly

Connelly is a rollicking and rare example of the popular surname genre that may work even better for girls. A huge update on Colleen.

Connelly for boys#12413 US

Connelly is an open, inviting, and rarely used Irish surname that can make a perfect alternative to the overused Connor or Colin for a boy.

Pronounced kuh-NEL-ee.

As of October 2026, Connelly ranked #12186 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #5520 in 2020.

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ConBoth
ConnBoth
ConnallyBoth
ConnalyBoth
ConnelliGirl
ConnelyBoth
ConnollyGirl
ConnolyGirl
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