Finn - A very unique male name
Finn at a glance
Finn is ranked #205 among boy baby names in 2025, with 1,694 births in 2025. It peaked in 2018 at #166 and first appeared on the charts in 1996.
- Rank in 2025
- #205
- Births in 2025
- 1,694
- Peak year
- 2018 (#166)
- First appeared
- 1996
- Trend
- #178 in 2020 → #205 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 866 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.4/5 (34 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 866 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Finn peaked in popularity 8 years ago in 2018 on position 166.
Famous with this name
Finn Wolfhard
Finn Cole
Finn Bennett
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Finn is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Finn is currently topping the baby name charts in Vermont at position #41 - and is the least popular in Mississippi at position #381.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 Finn is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Finn origin and meaning
Irish
From Irish Fionn, 'fair, white, bright' — originally a byname for a fair-haired man
Finn is the name of Fionn mac Cumhaill, the great hero of Irish legend, leader of the Fianna. It is also an old Norse name for a man from Finland, but its modern American life is Irish. US use dates from the 1990s, peaked in 2017, and has eased down since.
Attested etymology
Finn is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.
To see famous people named Finn, pop culture references for the name Finn and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Finn
We've found the following names that sound similar to Finn, sorted by popularity.
Fabian / Finnian / Favian / Fynn / Faheem / Fahim / Fionn / Fumio / Fabien / Finan /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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 205 |
| 2024 | 198 |
| 2023 | 185 |
| 2022 | 176 |
| 2021 | 184 |
| 2020 | 178 |
| 2019 | 173 |
| 2018 | 166 |
| 2017 | 167 |
| 2016 | 175 |
| 2015 | 208 |
| 2014 | 232 |
| 2013 | 249 |
| 2012 | 289 |
| 2011 | 300 |
| 2010 | 299 |
| 2009 | 342 |
| 2008 | 365 |
| 2007 | 390 |
| 2006 | 461 |
| 2005 | 529 |
| 2004 | 572 |
| 2003 | 650 |
| 2002 | 831 |
| 2001 | 788 |
| 2000 | 840 |
| 1999 | 1109 |
| 1998 | 1255 |
| 1997 | 2359 |
| 1996 | 2099 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Vermont | 41 |
| Maine | 71 |
| Rhode Island | 91 |
| New Hampshire | 95 |
| Utah | 98 |
| Wyoming | 103 |
| Massachusetts | 112 |
| Alaska | 119 |
| Hawaii | 129 |
| Montana | 134 |
| Connecticut | 137 |
| Oregon | 137 |
| Washington | 140 |
| North Dakota | 142 |
| District of Columbia | 146 |
| Iowa | 157 |
| Colorado | 159 |
| Minnesota | 159 |
| Pennsylvania | 161 |
| Illinois | 164 |
| Wisconsin | 165 |
| Idaho | 180 |
| Nebraska | 188 |
| New York | 200 |
| Kansas | 201 |
| Alabama | 209 |
| Indiana | 209 |
| Virginia | 212 |
| Michigan | 215 |
| South Carolina | 215 |
| Ohio | 221 |
| Louisiana | 224 |
| New Jersey | 225 |
| California | 232 |
| South Dakota | 234 |
| Maryland | 236 |
| Georgia | 260 |
| Florida | 262 |
| Tennessee | 263 |
| Arizona | 268 |
| West Virginia | 270 |
| Arkansas | 292 |
| Kentucky | 301 |
| Missouri | 304 |
| North Carolina | 327 |
| Nevada | 333 |
| Oklahoma | 360 |
| Texas | 373 |
| Mississippi | 381 |
Even more about Finn
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 Finn 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 Finn?
1 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.Pronunciation
fin · /fɪn/
Around the world
- Fionn (Irish) — The original Irish form, pronounced fyun or fin
- Finnr (Old Norse) — A separate Scandinavian name meaning a Finn or wanderer
Spellings and nicknames
- Fynn — y spelling, also the German short form
Famous bearers
- Finn Wolfhard — Canadian actor known for Stranger Things and It (b. 2002) Contemporary
- Finn Jones — English actor known for Iron Fist and Game of Thrones (b. 1988) Contemporary
- Finn Hudson — The footballer-turned-singer in the television series Glee (Fictional, 2009) Fictional
Style
MythologicalInternationalShort form
Why parents choose it
Finn is a one-syllable Irish hero name with energy and no nickname needed; it has settled just below its late-2010s peak.
Worth knowing
- Star Wars' Finn and Glee's Finn give it strong pop-culture colouring
- Often assumed to be short for Finnegan, Finley or Griffin
