Finnigan
Finnigan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Fair, white, or blessed one.
Origin and history
Finnigan is an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Fionnagáin, derived from the personal name Fionnagán, a diminutive of Fionn. While historically more common as a surname, it has gained use as a given name in the United States in recent decades alongside similar names like Finnegan and Finn.
Popularity in the United States
1,353 babies in the United States have been named Finnigan since 1880. It ranks #3357 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1557.
States where it is most popular
- OH (14.4 %)
- MI (13.1 %)
- NY (13.1 %)
- CA (11.1 %)
- IL (11.1 %)
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 | 7 |
| 2000-2010 | 265 |
| 2010-2019 | 710 |
| 2020-2029 | 371 |
Nicknames
Finn, Finny
Fun facts
- Finnigan is a variant spelling of the more common Irish surname and given name Finnegan.
- It derives from the Old Irish word 'fionn', meaning fair-haired or bright.