UK boy's name
Konnar
An English name of uncertain origin and meaning, perhaps related to "conor".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Konnar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Konnar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3036, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2000 to 2000. 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.
Konnar is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Konnar. 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 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Konnar ranked #3036 for boys in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 boys were registered as Konnar.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Konnar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3036
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Konnar mean?
The name Konnar has its origins in ancient Norse and Germanic languages. The earliest recorded variant of the name, Konrad, can be traced back to the 9th century AD. It is derived from the Old German words "kuoni" meaning brave, and "rat" meaning counsel or advice. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings like Konrad, Konradi, and Konnar across different regions of Europe.
In the Middle Ages, the name Konnar gained popularity among the ruling classes and nobility in regions like modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It was often associated with strength, valor, and leadership qualities. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Konnar the Red, a Danish Viking chieftain who lived in the late 9th century AD and led raids across Europe.
The name Konnar also has religious significance, particularly in Christian traditions. Saint Konnar of Pfalzel was a Frankish abbot who lived in the 11th century AD and is venerated as the patron saint of locksmiths and metalworkers. The name is mentioned in several medieval texts and chronicles, including the Vita Conradi, a hagiography written in the 12th century.
During the Renaissance and Reformation periods, the name Konnar continued to be popular among the nobility and ruling families of Europe. One notable bearer of the name was Konnar von Büren, a German military commander who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) and played a significant role in the Battle of Lützen in 1632.
In the 18th century, Konnar Engelbert Oelsen (1751-1832) was a Norwegian philosopher, writer, and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics. His works, including "Philosophiske Skrifter" (Philosophical Writings), influenced the development of modern Scandinavian philosophy.
Fast forward to the 20th century, Konnar Zuse (1910-1995) was a German civil engineer and computer pioneer who is widely regarded as the inventor of the world's first programmable computer, the Z3, in 1941. His work laid the foundations for modern computer technology and earned him a place in the history of computer science.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Konnar throughout history, illustrating its enduring popularity and significance across various cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Konnar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Konnar 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 | #3036 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Konnar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Konnar in the UK right now?
In 2000, Konnar was ranked #3036 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Konnar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Konnar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Konnar?
An English name of uncertain origin and meaning, perhaps related to "conor".
How many people are called Konnar in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Konnar 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.