Boy · #10,599 in 2026

Oconnor

Name: Popularity of the name Oconnor in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Oconnor, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

The O'Conor dynasty are an Irish noble dynasty and formerly one of the most influential and distinguished royal dynasties in Ireland. The O'Conor family held the throne of the Kingdom of Connacht up until 1475. Having ruled it on and off since 967, they ruled continuously from 1102 to 1475.

Current Rank

#10,599

Peak Rank

#8,743 (2015)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2006

First Year

2020

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#8743

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Oconnor

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

The Ó Conor Don is the head of a lineage which provided about one hundred Kings of Connacht , thirty Chiefs of the Name and two High Kings of Ireland , Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair (1088–1156), and his son Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair (c. 1115–1198), the last High King. During the late 14th century, the Ó Conor dynasty was grouped into two main divisions, one led by Toirdhealbhach Óg Donn Ó Conchobair , the other by Felim MacAedh Ó Conchobair . From these descended the families of Ó Conchubhair Donn anglicized as O'Conor Don and Ó Conchubhair Ruadh anglicized as O'Conor Roe (now extinct). The O'Conor f

The Story of Oconnor

Oconnor first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 8 Oconnors were born — ranking #8,743 that year. As of 2026, Oconnor ranks #10,599 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 28 Oconnors have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Oconnor

Phonetically similar names — useful when Oconnor is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Oconner
Oconee
Okan
Oaken
Okin
Ocana
Okane
Okun
Aucoin
Okano
Okon
Okn

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oconnor

What does the name Oconnor mean?

How popular is Oconnor in 2026?

In 2026, Oconnor ranks #10,599 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Oconnor most popular?

Oconnor reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #8,743 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Oconnor a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Oconnor is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Oconnor?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Oconnor include Aulden, Frost, Domminic. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Oconnor

Oconnor is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 28 births in the dataset. Oconnor's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #8,743. Use the chart and map above to compare Oconnor's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.