Conner is an Irish Gaelic name, derived from the word 'conaire', which means 'lover of hounds'. It was initially used as a surname, but over time it has evolved into a popular given name for boys. The name Conner gained prominence in the United States during the 20th century and has since been widely adopted across many English-speaking countries.
The name Conner experienced significant popularity between 1992 and 1996, peaking with 74 births each year from 1994 to 1996. However, it declined steadily thereafter, reaching a low of only 5 births in 2007. Despite this decline, the name has maintained some level of popularity, with around 8-12 births per year since 2016. In total, there have been 848 births recorded with the name Conner between 1990 and 2023.