Finn: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced FIN · 1 syllable
Finn means “fair, white”, from Irish.
An Old and Middle Irish form of Fionn.
- Meaning
- fair, white
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- FIN
- US rank (2025)
- #206
- US babies a year
- about 1,959 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Finn?
Finn was the #206 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,717 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #206 |
| England & Wales | #73 |
| Scotland | #16 |
| Northern Ireland | #7 |
| Ireland | #16 |
| Norway | #152 |
| Canada | #207 |
| Australia | #43 |
How old are people named Finn?
Half of US adults named Finn are older than 21; most are between 18 and 32. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Finn
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Finn have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Finn
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Finn
What does the name Finn mean?
Finn means “fair, white”. It comes from Irish.
How do you pronounce Finn?
Finn is pronounced FIN.
How popular is the name Finn?
Finn was the #206 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,717 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Finn?
Half of US adults named Finn are older than 21. Most are between 18 and 32.