Connell is a distinctive choice, ranked #1758 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Connell in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1758
About the Name Connell
Connell has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 327 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #1130 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Connell is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Connell
Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Connell per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Connell in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Connell has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 327 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1130 in 1999. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Connell is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Connell include: Ruth Connell — Ruth Connell is a Scottish actress and producer.; Andy Connell — Andrew John Connell is an English keyboardist and composer.; Brendan Connell — Brendan Connell is an American author and translator..
Connell does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Connells in the wild.
14
UK babies named Connell (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 327 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Connell
Likely around 1 other Connell in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Connell
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Brendan Connell is an American author and translator. Though his work often falls into the horror and fantasy genres, it has also often been called unclassifiable and avant-garde.
Jim Connell was an Irish political activist of the late 19th century and early 20th century, best known as the writer of the anthem "The Red Flag" in December 1889.