Konur
A feminine name of Icelandic origin meaning "wife" or "woman".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Konur. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Konur today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Konur births was 2002 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Konur. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Konur. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2002
6 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#10,122
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Konur: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Konur by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Konur during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Konur
The name Konur is of uncertain origin, but it is believed to have roots in ancient cultures of the Middle East and Central Asia. Some scholars suggest it may be derived from the Sanskrit word "Kunara," meaning "prince" or "young man." Others link it to the Persian word "Konur," which translates to "fire" or "light."
In ancient texts, there are references to individuals bearing similar names, such as "Konures" in ancient Mesopotamian records and "Konuros" in Greek writings. However, the precise connection to the modern name Konur remains unclear.
The earliest documented use of the name Konur dates back to the 9th century CE, when it was found in records from the region that is now modern-day Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. During this time, the name was associated with nomadic tribes and warrior clans.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Konur was Konur Khan, a ruler of the Chagatai Khanate, a Mongol empire that ruled over parts of Central Asia in the 13th century (c. 1235-1301). He was known for his military campaigns and efforts to maintain the unity of the Khanate.
Another individual of historical significance was Konur al-Din, a Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 13th century (c. 1236-1311). He made significant contributions to the study of trigonometry and is credited with introducing new mathematical concepts and techniques.
In the 14th century, there was a Persian poet named Konur Isfahani (c. 1320-1390) who gained recognition for his poetic works and contributions to Persian literature.
During the 15th century, a prominent figure named Konur Beg (c. 1415-1469) served as a military commander and governor in the Ottoman Empire, playing a crucial role in the expansion of the empire's territories.
In more recent history, Konur Alp Arslan (1833-1892) was a Kurdish leader and military commander who led revolts against the Ottoman Empire in the late 19th century, seeking greater autonomy for the Kurdish people.
While the name Konur has been used across various cultures and time periods, its origins remain shrouded in mystery, with scholars continuing to debate its etymology and the connections to ancient civilizations.
People
Konur + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Konur as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Konur: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Konur?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Konur going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Konur a common name?
We classify Konur as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Konur most popular?
The single biggest year for Konur was 2002, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Konur is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Konur in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Konur a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Konur in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Konur still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Konur in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Konur can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Konur?
Want to know how many people have the name Konur? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.