Conor is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #707 in 2024 with 376 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 1,130 births ranking #308. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 54.6%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 4,562 boys born was named Conor. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Conor is the streamlined Irish form of Connor and shares the same old Gaelic roots. It has a clean, modern look while still feeling closely tied to Irish heritage.
The name comes from one of the strongest older Irish naming traditions and remains popular both in Ireland and abroad. Its shorter spelling often feels slightly more distinctly Irish to modern readers.