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Connelly
UnisexMeaning of Connelly: Irish: 'hound of valor'
Connelly is a unisex name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7965th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#7965
12 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
359
First recorded 1991 · peak 2020
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
34% boys · 66% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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