Finnegan Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Finnegan is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Finnegan?
Finnegan is spelled F-I-N-N-E-G-A-N. The name has 8 letters.
Finnegan at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Finnegan is derived from the Irish Ó Fionnagáin, meaning “descendant of Fionn.”
- Origin
- Finnegan is a surname of Irish origin that has also been adopted as a given name, associated with Irish heritage and Gaelic naming traditions.
- Pronunciation
- FIN-uh-gan · 3 syllables
Finnegan Popularity in 2025
Rank#13,208
Recorded Births6
Rank#526
Recorded Births569
- Girls usage rose 2,085 places to #13,208 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 34 places to #526 and recorded 57 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 Finnegan Mean?
Finnegan is derived from the Irish Ó Fionnagáin, meaning “descendant of Fionn.”
Origin: Finnegan is a surname of Irish origin that has also been adopted as a given name, associated with Irish heritage and Gaelic naming traditions.
How Do You Pronounce Finnegan?
PronunciationFIN-uh-gan
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Finnegan?
- History
- The name Finnegan has been historically used as a surname in Ireland, appearing in various records related to families of Gaelic Ireland.
Finnegan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 6 | #13,208 |
| 2025 | Boys | 569 | #526 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2024 | Boys | 626 | #492 |
| 2023 | Girls | 13 | #8,055 |
| 2023 | Boys | 611 | #491 |
| 2022 | Girls | 9 | #10,383 |
| 2022 | Boys | 697 | #446 |
| 2021 | Girls | 5 | #15,251 |
| 2021 | Boys | 860 | #378 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2020 | Boys | 724 | #409 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 713 | #431 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6 | #13,793 |
| 2018 | Boys | 770 | #412 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 763 | #410 |
| 2016 | Girls | 7 | #12,876 |
| 2016 | Boys | 816 | #393 |
| 2015 | Boys | 765 | #405 |
| 2014 | Girls | 8 | #11,931 |
| 2014 | Boys | 632 | #464 |
| 2013 | Girls | 6 | #14,582 |
When Was Finnegan 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.
2021 · Boys
860 recorded births
National rank #378
2016 · Boys
816 recorded births
National rank #393
2018 · Boys
770 recorded births
National rank #412
2015 · Boys
765 recorded births
National rank #405
Where Finnegan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NH | #99 | 15 |
| ME | #119 | 11 |
| MA | #238 | 25 |
| SD | #257 | 5 |
| MI | #280 | 35 |
| WI | #285 | 20 |
| OH | #298 | 41 |
| PA | #318 | 35 |