Connor
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Connor
Connor, the appealing name of an early semi-legendary king of Ulster in Irish mythology, sits firmly in the Top 100 and taken together with its alternate spellings would rank even higher. In its native Ireland the Conor version is one of the highest charting boys’ name.
Connor for boys#166 US
Connor MacLeod was the name of the title character in the 1986 film The Highlander, which helped promote the name.
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise have a teen-aged son named Connor, while Eric Clapton has a younger Conor; the name of the Irish writer and historian is spelled Conor Cruise O'Brien.
Since Connor means 'lover of hounds,' it might make a good choice for a dog-loving family. In fact, one of the sons in Marley and Me is given that name.
Connor for girls#7573 US
Connor is an ancient Irish mythological name in the US Top 100 for boys but also used in increasing numbers for baby girls.
Pronounced KAH-ner.
As of October 2026, Connor ranked #166 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #38 in 2004, Nameberry popularity #132.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #52 | 7,231 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #55 | 6,769 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #54 | 7,037 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #56 | 6,421 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #58 | 6,086 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #68 | 5,160 | #4,677 | 29 |
| 2020 | #78 | 4,413 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #98 | 3,764 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #118 | 3,210 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #126 | 2,859 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #136 | 2,606 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #166 | 2,211 | — | 0 |
World rankings
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- Connor ShawBoy
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American NFL football player
- Connor Alfred BarwinBoy
American NFL football player
- Connor HughesBoy
American NFL football player
- Connor Neil Ralph WickhamBoy
English footballer
- Connor Samuel John BallBoy
bassist of British band The Vamps
- Joe "Connor" ConaboyBoy
English singer of boy band Kingsland Road
- Connor CorumBoy
American actor
- Connor MurphyBoy
American ice hockey player
- Connor Joel FrantaBoy
American vlogger
- Connor GibbsBoy
American actor
- Connor McDavidBoy
Canadian ice hockey player
- Connor Patrick McDonoughBoy
American musician of band Before You Exit
- Connor Douglas Gilliland (b. 1989)Boy
son of actors Richard Gilliland and Jean Smart
- Connor CinkBoy
son of golfer Stewart Cink
- Connor DentonBoy
son of TV presenters Andrew Denton and Jennifer Byrne
- Connor Anthony CruiseBoy
son of actors Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman
- Connor PaytonBoy
son of NFL coach Sean Payton
- Connor DouglasBoy
son of pro wrestler Shane Douglas
- Connor Feeley (b. 2014)Boy
son of athletes Heather Mitts and A.J. Feeley
- Connor Mace Rewis (b. 2016)Boy
son of TV personalities Summer and D.J. Rewis of "16 and Pregnant"
- Connor StorrieBoy
American actor
Connor in pop culture
- Connor RhodesBoy
character in TV's "Chicago Med"
- Connor MacLeodBoy
main character in "The Highlander" movie series
- ConnorBoy
son of the title character on TV's "Angel"
- Connor KenwayBoy
character in video game "Assassin's Creed III"
- Connor MacManusBoy
character in the Boondock Saints movie series
- Connor LassiterBoy
main character in Neal Shusterman's "Unwind"
- Connor O'NeillBoy
Irish character from Australian soap "Neighbours"
- Connor Kent aka SuperboyBoy
character in the animated series "Young Justice"
- Connor WalshBoy
character on TV's "How to Get Away With Murder"
- Connor CostelloBoy
character on Australian TV's "All Saints"
- Connor DeslauriersBoy
character on TV's "Degrassi: The Next Generation"
- Connor Hawke aka The Green ArrowBoy
character in DC comics
- Connor OwensBoy
character on TV's "Ugly Betty"
- Connor JordanBoy
character on TV's "The Vampire Diaries"
- Connor TempleBoy
character on British TV series "Primeval"
- Connor TempestBoy
character in the Vampirates series by Justin Somper; twin sister Grace Tempest
- Connor StevensBoy
character on TV's "The Fosters"
- ConnorBoy
character in movie "The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey"
- ConnorBoy
character in Ellis and Duffield's webcomic "FreakAngels"
- John ConnorBoy
main character in The Terminator series
- Connor BaileyBoy
character in "The Land of Stories" by Chris Colfer
- Connor FrioBoy
character in "The Sims 3" computer game
- Connor StollBoy
character in the Percy Jackson and The Olympians series
- Connor JacksBoy
character in Mari Mancusi's "Scorched;" twin brother Caleb Jacks
- Connor DevarnanBoy
character in the YouTube series "Most Popular Girls in School"
- Connor GuerrinBoy
a minor character featured in the "Dragon Age" video game series.
- Connor CobaltBoy
character in the Addicted Series
- Connor MurphyBoy
character in "Dear Evan Hansen" the musical
- ConnorBoy
character in the game "Detroit: Become Human"
- Connor "Connie" CameronGirl
character in novel "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo"