Finn
Finn is a boys' name of Irish origin meaning “fair, white, blessed.” It ranked #206 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Finn?
FIN
where does the name Finn come from?
Finn has two separate lines. One is the Old Norse Finnr, meaning Sami or Finn, possibly first a finder, and sometimes a short form of compound names such as Thorfinn; the other is the Irish Fionn, white or fair, of which Finn is the Old and Middle Irish form.
Finn comes from the Irish 'Fionn' meaning 'fair' or 'white,' most famously borne by Fionn mac Cumhaill, the legendary Irish warrior. Its one-syllable punch and Celtic heritage make it a perennial favorite.
how popular is this name?
Finn has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 26 years since 2000. It peaked at #166 in 2018, and ranked #206 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #206 |
| 2024 | #198 |
| 2023 | #187 |
| 2022 | #177 |
| 2021 | #184 |
| 2020 | #179 |
| 2019 | #173 |
| 2018 | #166 |
| 2017 | #167 |
| 2016 | #175 |
| 2010 | #300 |
| 2000 | #835 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Finn fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Finn
The Old Norse root also gives the related given name Finnur.
who are famous people named Finn?
- Fionn mac Cumhaill (Irish mythological hero)
- Finn Wolfhard (Canadian actor)
- Finn (Star Wars character)
what are the nicknames and variants of Finn?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Finn?
what names go well with Finn?
Sibling names that share Finn's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Finn
What does the name Finn mean?
Finn means “fair, white, blessed”.
What is the origin of the name Finn?
Finn comes from the Irish naming tradition. Related forms include Fionn, Finnur and Finnegan.
How popular is the name Finn?
Finn ranked #206 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2018, at #166, and it has spent 26 years in the top 1,000 since 2000.
Is Finn a boy or girl name?
Finn is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Finn?
Finn is pronounced FIN, with 1 syllable.
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