The nameFinn

Finn is an Irish name meaning "fair, white", the name of the legendary hero Fionn mac Cumhaill. It is popular in England and Wales.

Meaning

Finn comes from the Irish fionn, "fair, white, bright". In Scandinavia it also means "a Finn".

Origin

Irish and Norse. Fionn mac Cumhaill, known in English as Finn McCool, is the leader of the Fianna warriors in Irish legend.

History

Finn reached 72nd place in England and Wales in 2021. Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain's hero, made it familiar in America.

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Popularity of the name Finn

Finn in the United States

198thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2017peak year (2,416 births)
33,644babies named Finn in the United States since 1880
01,2082,416 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Finn was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 17,806 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Finn. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Finn in the United States were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 2,035 births a year.

Finn in the United Kingdom

57thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2018peak year (1,125 births)
20,099babies named Finn in the United Kingdom since 1997
05631,125 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Finn was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 7,976 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Finn. Half of all babies named Finn in the United Kingdom were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 973 births a year.

Finn in Ireland

16thmost popular boys' name in Ireland in 2025
2020peak year (331 births)
5,324babies named Finn in Ireland since 1964
0166331 198020002020
Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Finn in Belgium

20thmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025
2016peak year (350 births)
4,820babies named Finn in Belgium since 1995
0175350 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Finn in Switzerland

22ndmost popular boys' name in Switzerland in 2025
2021peak year (197 births)
3,394babies named Finn in Switzerland since 2000
099197 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Finn in Austria

39thmost popular boys' name in Austria in 2025
2022peak year (274 births)
3,385babies named Finn in Austria since 1984
0137274 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Finn in Norway

153rdmost popular boys' name in Norway in 2025
1946peak year (300 births)
5,951babies named Finn in Norway since 1945
0150300 1960198020002020
Births per year in Norway. Source: Statistics Norway (SSB), table 10467.

Sibling names for Finn

Names from the same generation as Finn, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Finn mean?

Finn comes from the Irish fionn, "fair, white, bright". In Scandinavia it also means "a Finn".

What is the origin of the name Finn?

Irish and Norse. Fionn mac Cumhaill, known in English as Finn McCool, is the leader of the Fianna warriors in Irish legend.

Is Finn a girl's or a boy's name?

Finn is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Finn?

In 2024, Finn was the 198th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 1,791 births.

What are good sibling names for Finn?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Norah, Quinn, Nora and Lucille for a sister, Ronan, Declan, Sullivan and Elliott for a brother.

Who are famous people named Finn?

Finn Wolfhard, actor; Finn Balor, wrestler; Finn Russell, rugby player.