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Why parents love Connor- John Connor saves humanity in The Terminator — the ultimate hero.
- The Highlander's Connor MacLeod is immortal.
- Two syllables with a strong, Celtic sound: KON-or.
- The Irish meaning lover of hounds is warmly masculine.
- It's been a top-50 name for decades — proven and strong.
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The vibe of Connor
Irishhound-loverTerminatorHighlanderimmortalkingUlsterstrong
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Origin & history of Connor
Irish Gaelic Conchobhar (lover of hounds)
→ Anglicised Connor
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Irish Gaelic roots
Connor comes from the Irish Gaelic Conchobhar, meaning lover of hounds. In Irish mythology, Conchobhar mac Nessa was the King of Ulster during the events of the Táin Bó Cúailnge. The Terminator franchise made John Connor the most important person in fictional future history — the leader who saves humanity. Highlander (1986) featured Connor MacLeod, the immortal Scotsman. Connor has been in the US top 50 for years.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Ancient Ireland — Conchobhar mac Nessa, King of Ulster in the Ulster Cycle.
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Today
Connor remains a beloved choice, ranking #85 in the US. 234,024 babies have been named Connor since 1913.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Connor?
2004
peak year
Connor found its strongest footing in the early 2000s, peaking at #38 nationally. In 2004, 10,049 babies were named Connor (ranked #38 nationally). It remains in active use today at inside the top hundred (#85), with roughly 4,854 babies per year. Connor has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 234,024 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
10,049
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #38)
(ranked #38)
4,854
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
48,540
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
234,024
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Connor7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
Connor's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — protecting the pack. People named Connor tend to be loyal, protective, and drawn to leading through devotion rather than force.
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Protects the pack✦
Loyal leader◈
Hound-lover devotion◎
Saves humanity♡
There can be only oneC3
O6
N5
N5
O6
R9
Sum: 34 → Life path 7
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Personality of Connor🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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