Total births
1,766
Boys' name · since 1913
Connell
Connell has 1,766 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2022 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3403
- among boys today
- 1,766
- born since 1913
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Connell is the #3403 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,766 recorded since 1913.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Connell has been recorded 1,766 times among boys since 1913, currently ranked #3403 nationally and more common than 76% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2025.
- #3403 among boys today
- 1,766 born since 1913
- 1950s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Connell is currently the #3403 boys' name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 1,766 born since 1913, peaking in the 1950s.
- #3403
- among boys today
- 1,766
- born since 1913
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Connell vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3403
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
1950s
Peak decade
13% of everyone ever named Connell was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
46 babies were named Connell in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Connell compares
1,766 Top 22% higher than 78% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Connell's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Connell | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,766 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Connell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Connell's SSA record in two at 1972 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1913, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Connell at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#3,403
Active since
1913
Connell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Connell popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1926 (Connell as girls' name)
Connell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Connell's strongest decade.
232 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 13% of all-time use.
Connell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 22
1910s
22 births
- 1920s 74
1920s
74 births
- 1930s
1930s
97 births
- 1940s
1940s
118 births
- 1950s
1950s
232 births
- 1960s
1960s
195 births
- 1970s
1970s
149 births
- 1980s
1980s
110 births
- 1990s
1990s
158 births
- 2000s
2000s
187 births
- 2010s
2010s
197 births
- 2020s
2020s
227 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 232 births (13% of all-time use).
How Connell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Connell's total volume
Connell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Connell by state
Where Connell concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 26 | 1.5% |
| #2 | California | | 16 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #5 | New York | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.3% |
North Carolina share of Connell's total US births 1.5%
Even split
26 of 1,766 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Connell? ▼
1,766 babies have been named Connell since 1913. It currently ranks #3403 among boys. The peak year was 2022 with 46 births.
When was Connell most popular? ▼
Connell was most popular in the 1950s decade with 232 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Connell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Connell are North Carolina (26 births), California (16 births), Georgia (10 births).
How long has the name Connell been used? ▼
Records for Connell go back to 1913, giving 113 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Connell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Connor, Conner, Conrad, Conor, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Connell's data
- Connell's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (232 total births) through the 2020s (227) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- North Carolina records the most Connells (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Connell
Nearby Names Like Connell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Connell
Connor Boy
#136 234,546 births
Conner Boy
#781 56,395 births
Conrad Boy
#469 39,282 births
Conor Boy
#709 27,380 births
Connie Boy
6,957 births
Compare Connell side by side: Connell vs Connor Connell vs Conner Connell vs Conrad
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Connell
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Connell: #3403 Boys' Name - 1,766 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/connell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Connell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.