Finn Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Finn is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Finn?
Finn is spelled F-I-N-N. The name has 4 letters.
Finn at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Finn is derived from the Old Irish word “fionn”, which means “white” or “fair.”
- Origin
- Finn is commonly associated with Irish and Gaelic origins, where it has been used as a given name for centuries.
- Pronunciation
- FIN · 1 syllable
Finn Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,133
Recorded Births15
Rank#206
Recorded Births1,702
- Girls usage rose 3,989 places to #7,133 and recorded 7 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 8 places to #206 and recorded 97 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Finn Mean?
Finn is derived from the Old Irish word “fionn”, which means “white” or “fair.”
Origin: Finn is commonly associated with Irish and Gaelic origins, where it has been used as a given name for centuries.
How Do You Pronounce Finn?
PronunciationFIN
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Finn?
- History
- The name Finn appears in early Irish literature and folklore, notably linked to the hero Finn MacCool in the Fenian Cycle.
Finn Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 15 | #7,133 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,702 | #206 |
| 2024 | Girls | 8 | #11,122 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,799 | #198 |
| 2023 | Girls | 17 | #6,680 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,921 | #187 |
| 2022 | Girls | 14 | #7,631 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,144 | #177 |
| 2021 | Girls | 21 | #5,748 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,092 | #184 |
| 2020 | Girls | 24 | #5,168 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,147 | #179 |
| 2019 | Girls | 26 | #5,041 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,243 | #173 |
| 2018 | Girls | 23 | #5,454 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,329 | #166 |
| 2017 | Girls | 35 | #4,147 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,382 | #167 |
| 2016 | Girls | 28 | #4,850 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,297 | #175 |
| 2015 | Girls | 26 | #5,127 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,906 | #209 |
| 2014 | Girls | 19 | #6,451 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,585 | #234 |
When Was Finn Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2017 · Boys
2,382 recorded births
National rank #167
2018 · Boys
2,329 recorded births
National rank #166
2016 · Boys
2,297 recorded births
National rank #175
2019 · Boys
2,243 recorded births
National rank #173
Where Finn Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VT | #37 | 10 |
| ME | #66 | 17 |
| WY | #89 | 5 |
| RI | #90 | 12 |
| NH | #94 | 16 |
| UT | #98 | 52 |
| AK | #110 | 7 |
| MA | #112 | 64 |