Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Connor.
National Rank (2025)
#166
All-Time Peak Rank
#38 (2004)
Total U.S. Births
234,546
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Connor Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Connor
According to SSA data, Connor achieved its highest historical rank of #38 in 2004. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2004 with 10,049 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 67.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 66 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Connor scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-67.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record10,049Births in 2004
Years in Top 100
30yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
66Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:31
1920s:47
1930s:23
1940s:50
1950s:39
1960s:84
1970s:233
1980s:3,319
1990s:57,391
2000s:85,985
2010s:68,270
2020s:19,074
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCon-nor
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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