Con
Con was the #329 boys' name in Ireland in 2025 (12 babies).
Con as a boy’s name
- US
- Northern Ireland
- Ireland
Show the numbers
| Year | US | Northern Ireland | Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | #344 (4) | #329 (12) |
| 2024 | — | #404 (3) | #374 (10) |
| 2023 | — | — | #343 (11) |
| 2022 | — | #414 (3) | #429 (8) |
| 2021 | — | — | #296 (15) |
| 2020 | — | — | #361 (11) |
| 2019 | — | — | #564 (5) |
| 2018 | — | — | #635 (4) |
| 2017 | — | — | #443 (7) |
| 2016 | — | — | #448 (7) |
| 2015 | — | — | #699 (3) |
| 2014 | — | — | #428 (8) |
| 2013 | — | — | #479 (6) |
| 2011 | — | — | #730 (3) |
| 2009 | — | — | #701 (3) |
The tide so far
- Peaked in Ireland in 2021 at #296.
- Holding steady over the last five years.
- First recorded in Ireland in 1988.
How common is it?
about 1 in 2,000 baby boys in the published Ireland list for 2025.
In a group of 1,000 children born that year, you would expect to meet about 1. How we work this out.
How common, country by country
| Where | Sex | Latest year | Share | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | Boys | 2025 | about 1 in 2,100 | uncommon |
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | about 1 in 2,000 | uncommon |
Next year
On its recent trend, Con is likely to keep falling in Ireland in 2026: about 1 in 2,200 baby boys. Likely range 1 in 1,300 to 1 in 3,700.
Estimate, not an official figure. How we estimate.