Conor is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #13893 in 2001 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 10 births ranking #8284. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 40.0%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 300,093 girls born was named Conor. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.