Fynn
Fynn is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Fair, clear, or bright.
Origin and history
Fynn is a modern spelling variation of the traditional Irish name Finn. Derived from the Gaelic word 'fionn', it carries the etymological meaning of fair or white. It has seen steady, modern usage in the United States as a short, contemporary alternative to Flynn or Finnegan.
Popularity in the United States
1,600 babies in the United States have been named Fynn since 1880. It ranks #3158 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1373.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.2 %)
- FL (13 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- PA (6.9 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
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 | 197 |
| 2010-2019 | 834 |
| 2020-2029 | 569 |
Fun facts
- Fynn is a modern stylistic spelling of the ancient Irish name Finn, famous from the legendary hero Fionn mac Cumhaill.
- More than a third of all US births with the spelling Fynn since 1880 have occurred since 2020.