Finis

Finis - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Finis at a glance

Finis is ranked #1494 among boy baby names in 1958, with 6 births in 1958. It peaked in 1912 at #607 and first appeared on the charts in 1912.

Rank in 1958
#1494
Births in 1958
6
Peak year
1912 (#607)
First appeared
1912
Trend
#1625 in 1953 → #1494 in 1958 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 340,585 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (5 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Finis appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #607. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Finis and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Finis? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Finis. The baby boy name Finis was given to 6 baby boys in 1958, ranking #1494 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 340,585 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Finis peaked in popularity 114 years ago in 1912 on position 607.



Famous with this name

Finis Fox
Finis Barton
Michaela Finis


How would you rate Finis, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (5 recent votes)


Finis is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Finis is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #946 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #946.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Finis is where you live.


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Finis origin and meaning

Finis is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Finis, pop culture references for the name Finis and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Finis

We've found the following names that sound similar to Finis, sorted by popularity.

Finnick / Finneas / Fenix / Fong / Famous /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19581494
19561227
19531625
19521153
19501588
19481303
19471410
19451470
1944914
1943983
19421075
1941821
1940937
19391088
19381201
19371079
1936767
1935910
19341257
1933676
1932746
1931784
1930730
1929992
1928801
1927763
1926751
1925811
1924753
1923831
1922668
1921706
1920736
1919812
1918688
1917711
1916808
1915833
1914751
1913859
1912607

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Texas946

Even more about Finis


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Finis a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Finis?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1912
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Finis
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 340,585
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1912
1958 births +6

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