Find out how popular the first name Conn has been for the last 1 years (from 1989 to 1989) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Conn by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Conn is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1989, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Conn.

The history of the first name Conn

The name Conn has its origins in the Irish language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the old Irish word "conn," which means "chief" or "leader." The name was particularly popular in ancient Ireland, where it was often given to sons of chieftains and kings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Conn can be found in the ancient Irish mythological text, the Book of Invasions. In this text, Conn of the Hundred Battles is a legendary High King of Ireland who ruled in the 2nd century AD. He is portrayed as a great warrior and leader who defended Ireland from foreign invaders.

Another notable figure in Irish history who bore the name Conn was Conn Cétchathach, a 4th-century High King of Ireland. He is believed to have been a real historical figure and is often credited with establishing the tradition of the High Kingship of Ireland.

In the 6th century, St. Conn of Inishcaltra was an Irish monk and abbot who founded a monastery on the island of Inishcaltra in Lough Derg. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, and his feast day is celebrated on May 8th.

During the Middle Ages, the name Conn was particularly popular among the ruling dynasties of Ireland, such as the O'Neills and the O'Connors. One notable figure from this period was Conn Bacach O'Neill, an Irish prince and leader of the O'Neill clan in the 15th century.

In more recent history, Conn Smythe (1895-1980) was a Canadian businessman and sports executive who was instrumental in the formation of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was the owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs and is credited with establishing the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the most valuable player of the NHL playoffs.

These examples illustrate the rich history and cultural significance of the name Conn, which has been borne by leaders, saints, and influential figures throughout Irish and Canadian history.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Conn was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Conn, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!