Rising since 2019, #3,089 for boys today.
Popularity of Finan since 2019
Babies named Finan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 336 |
Meaning & origin
Finan first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2019, a newcomer compared to names with centuries of history. Despite its late arrival, it has shown a rising trajectory, climbing to a rank of 3089 by 2025. In that year, roughly 1 in 43,797 newborns received the name, making it a distinctive choice. Its peak year so far was 2023, suggesting growing interest among parents seeking authentic Irish heritage names. The name is most popular in Pennsylvania (PA), a state with strong Irish-American roots. As a modern revival of an ancient saint's name, Finan carries a weight of tradition while remaining fresh.
Finan is an Irish saint's name, borne by several early Irish saints including Saint Finan of Lindisfarne (died 661 AD). The name is likely derived from Old Irish 'finn' meaning 'fair' or 'white', but alternative theories suggest a connection to a word meaning 'tribe' or 'family'. It has been used in Ireland for centuries and saw a revival in modern times as part of a broader interest in traditional Irish names.
Where Finan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Finn, Fin
Variants: Fionán, Fínán
Sibling names for Finan
Names that share Finan's style, for a brother or sister.
