Holding steady.
Popularity of Finis since 1880
Babies named Finis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Finis's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 98 |
| 1890s | 68 |
| 1900s | 96 |
| 1910s | 356 |
| 1920s | 529 |
| 1930s | 369 |
| 1940s | 270 |
| 1950s | 187 |
| 1960s | 95 |
| 1970s | 68 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Finis is a name taken directly from the Latin word for 'end,' giving it a definitive and somewhat literary quality. It was most popular in the 1880s, with its peak year of usage in 1881. Although it has never been a common name, it has maintained a stable presence in U.S. records through the years, with the latest recording in 2025. The name's rarity and straightforward meaning may appeal to parents looking for a short, distinctive name with classical roots.
Finis is directly taken from the Latin word finis, meaning 'end' or 'boundary.' It was occasionally used as a given name in the 19th century, possibly inspired by the word's appearance in literature or as a symbolic name. It saw modest use in the United States during the 1880s, peaking in 1881, but has since fallen out of common use.
Sibling names for Finis
Names that share Finis's style, for a brother or sister.
