boy's name
Con
KON (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Popularity Top 1000 (US)
- Births on record 538
Ireland
#341
2025 births
Con is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1974 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
- Peaked in 1925, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1892.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Con Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 71 |
| 1930s | 68 |
| 1940s | 75 |
| 1950s | 70 |
| 1960s | 58 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Con?
In 1974, Con was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
Where Con Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Con
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Con Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Con over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Con
- English KON
Sibling Names for Con
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Con — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Con
How popular is the name Con?
In 1974, Con was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
Is Con a girl's or a boy's name?
Con is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Con?
Con has 1 syllable.
When was Con most popular?
Con peaked in 1925, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Con a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Con currently ranks #341 in the United States. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.