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Finnick

FIN-ik · Of uncertain origin; perhaps a modern invented name.

2025 rank (boys)
#1,436
Babies named in 2025
125
Peak popularity
2023
2025 frequency
1 in 13,665 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2012

Rising since 2012, #1,436 for boys today.

Popularity of Finnick since 2012

Babies named Finnick per year in U.S. Social Security records.

531061592020Most births 2023Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2010s662
2020s803

Meaning & origin

Finnick is a modern invented name that first appeared on the U.S. birth charts in 2012. As of 2025, it ranks 1,436 with approximately 1 in 13,665 boys receiving the name, indicating a steady rise in popularity since its debut. The name peaked in 2023 and has been on an upward trajectory since 2012. Its usage is most concentrated in Utah, Indiana, and Missouri. Finnick's contemporary sound and literary association appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible name.

Finnick is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2012. Its sudden appearance and lack of historical usage suggest it was created as a stylish, contemporary-sounding name. It may be influenced by the Irish surname Finn or the name Finn, with the popular -ick suffix seen in names like Derrick or Hendrick. The name gained some visibility through its use for a character in the 'Hunger Games' series.

Where Finnick is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Fewermore per 100k boystoo few births

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Finn

Sibling names for Finnick

Names that share Finnick's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Maeve, Cora, Eden, Nova, Wren

Brothers: Cyrus, Declan, Holden, Orion, Theo

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Finnick mean?
The meaning of Finnick is uncertain. It is believed to be a modern invented name, possibly derived from the Irish name Finn, meaning 'fair' or 'white,' but there is no definitive evidence.
How popular is Finnick?
Finnick first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2012. As of 2025, it is ranked 1,436 in popularity, with about 1 in 13,665 boys given the name that year. It peaked in 2023 and has been rising in use since its debut.
Is Finnick a boy's or girl's name?
Finnick is almost exclusively used as a boy's name. The given data shows it recorded for boys.