Finneas
Finneas is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Fair, white, or mouth of brass (depending on Irish or Hebrew root ties).
Origin and history
Finneas is a variant of the Irish name Phineas or Fionn, associated with meanings related to fairness or oracle roots, as well as ties to the Hebrew name Phinehas. It has gained increased visibility in the United States in recent years, driven in part by modern pop culture. U.S. birth records show its adoption growing steadily in the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
1,129 babies in the United States have been named Finneas since 1880. It ranks #3563 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1294.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- OH (8.2 %)
- MI (7.9 %)
- PA (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 179 |
| 2010-2019 | 284 |
| 2020-2029 | 666 |
Famous people named Finneas
- Finneas O'Connell: musician, producer
Nicknames
Finn, Finney
Fun facts
- Finneas is an anglicized variation often chosen as an alternative to the traditional biblical spelling Phineas.
- The name saw a surge in usage following the fame of musician and producer Finneas O'Connell.