Connla
Connla was the #159 boys' name in Northern Ireland in 2025 (14 babies).
Connla as a boy’s name
- Northern Ireland
- Ireland
Show the numbers
| Year | Northern Ireland | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #159 (14) | #577 (5) |
| 2024 | #177 (12) | — |
| 2023 | #249 (7) | — |
| 2022 | #163 (13) | — |
| 2021 | #226 (9) | — |
| 2020 | #334 (4) | — |
| 2019 | #274 (6) | — |
| 2018 | #319 (5) | #749 (3) |
| 2017 | #363 (4) | — |
| 2016 | #320 (5) | #713 (3) |
| 2015 | #314 (5) | — |
| 2014 | #346 (4) | — |
| 2009 | #329 (4) | — |
The tide so far
- Peaked in Northern Ireland in 2025 at #159.
- Rising over the last five years.
- First recorded in Northern Ireland in 2009.
How common is it?
about 1 in 590 baby boys in the published Northern Ireland list for 2025.
In a group of 1,000 children born that year, you would expect to meet about 2. How we work this out.
How common, country by country
| Where | Sex | Latest year | Share | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | Boys | 2025 | about 1 in 590 | common |
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | about 1 in 4,700 | uncommon |
Next year
On its recent trend, Connla is likely to hold steady in Northern Ireland in 2026: about 1 in 580 baby boys. Likely range 1 in 330 to 1 in 1,000.
Estimate, not an official figure. How we estimate.