Finn
Finn is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Fair, white, or clear.
Origin and history
Finn is derived from the Old Irish name Fionn, meaning 'fair' or 'white'. It is heavily tied to Irish mythology, particularly the heroic figure Fionn mac Cumhaill. In recent years, Finn has grown rapidly in popularity in the United States as a trendy yet classic short name.
Popularity in the United States
34,949 babies in the United States have been named Finn since 1880. It ranks #618 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #188.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.3 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
- TX (5.2 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
- PA (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 30 |
| 1960-1970 | 82 |
| 1970-1980 | 33 |
| 1980-1990 | 59 |
| 1990-2000 | 405 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,917 |
| 2010-2019 | 17,597 |
| 2020-2029 | 11,805 |
Famous people named Finn
- Finn Wittrock: Actor
- Finn Wolfhard: Actor, Musician
- Finn Jones: Actor
Fun facts
- Fionn mac Cumhaill was a mythical Irish warrior and leader of the Fianna bands of hunters and warriors.
- Finn has experienced significant growth in modern U.S. rankings, becoming a top 200 name for boys in the 2020s.