UK girl's name
Conny
A diminutive of the feminine names Constance or Concetta.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Conny is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Conny popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5201, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Conny is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Conny. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Conny ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 girls were registered as Conny.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Conny as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5201
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Conny mean?
The name Conny is a diminutive form of the name Constance, which has its origins in the Latin name Constantia. Constantia was a Roman name derived from the word "constans," meaning "constant" or "steadfast." This name gained popularity during the Roman Empire, where it was used to convey virtues such as loyalty and perseverance.
In the early Christian era, the name Constance became associated with the concept of unwavering faith and commitment to religious principles. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was Saint Constance, a 4th-century Roman martyr who was executed for her Christian beliefs. Her dedication to her faith and her unwavering resolve in the face of persecution made her a revered figure in the early Church.
Over the centuries, the name Constance and its diminutive forms, including Conny, have been borne by several notable individuals. One of the most famous was Constance of Arles (986-1032), the Queen of France and the second wife of Robert II, King of France. Her marriage to Robert II helped solidify the Capetian dynasty's hold on the French throne.
Another significant figure bearing the name was Constance of Castile (1141-1160), the daughter of King Alfonso VII of León and Castile. Despite her short life, she played a crucial role in the political dynamics of the Iberian Peninsula during the 12th century.
In the realm of literature, Constance is a prominent character in Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," where she is portrayed as a paragon of virtue and patience, enduring numerous hardships with unwavering resilience.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the diminutive form Conny can be traced back to Conny Cradock (c. 1551-1594), an English pirate and explorer who gained notoriety for his daring exploits in the Caribbean Sea and along the coasts of South America.
Another notable bearer of the name was Conny Braam (1920-1992), a Dutch resistance fighter during World War II who played a significant role in the Dutch resistance movement against the Nazi occupation. Her bravery and commitment to the cause earned her recognition and numerous honors after the war.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Conny by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Conny was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5201 | 3 | 1 |
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- Clara 9,435
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- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
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FAQ
Conny: questions and answers
How popular is the name Conny in the UK right now?
In 2007, Conny was ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Conny most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Conny in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Conny?
A diminutive of the feminine names Constance or Concetta.
How many people are called Conny in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Conny across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.