Declining since 2017, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Fintan since 1998
Babies named Fintan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 126 |
| 2010s | 204 |
| 2020s | 94 |
Meaning & origin
Fintan has a rich mythological and historical background in Ireland, but in the United States, it is a relatively modern introduction. First recorded in 1998, the name peaked in 2010 but has since declined in usage, with a trajectory that has been falling since 2017. In 2025, it ranked 6803, with about 1 in 142,340 boys receiving the name. Its rarity and strong Irish heritage make it a distinctive choice among families seeking names with deep cultural roots.
Fintan is derived from Old Irish finn 'white, fair' and tene 'fire', giving the meaning 'white fire'. In Irish mythology, Fintan mac Bóchra was a legendary sage who survived the Great Flood. The name has been used in Ireland for centuries but remained rare in the United States until the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Finn, Finty
Variants: Fiontán
Sibling names for Fintan
Names that share Fintan's style, for a brother or sister.
