Finnick
Finnick is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
White, fair, or marshland.
Origin and history
Finnick is a name derived from Gaelic origins, related to names like Finbar or Finnegan, meaning 'white' or 'fair'. It gained modern popularity in the United States primarily through pop culture, specifically as a prominent character name in 'The Hunger Games' series. Recent Social Security Administration data shows a significant portion of its total usage has occurred in the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
1,465 babies in the United States have been named Finnick since 1880. It ranks #3265 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1189.
States where it is most popular
- OH (9.6 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- IN (8.1 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 662 |
| 2020-2029 | 803 |
Famous people named Finnick
- Finnick Odair: Fictional character
Nicknames
Finn, Finny
Fun facts
- The name's usage surged in the United States following the popularity of Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games trilogy.
- It shares etymological roots with the traditional Irish root 'fionn', meaning fair-haired or bright.