How Many People Are Named Finian?

Complete statistics for the name Finian: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Finian
Very Rare
Irish

Finian means 'fair champion' and has roots in Irish culture, making it a rare gem among names. Only 534 people in the US today carry this name, which equates to just 1 in 618,107 Americans having it, truly setting it apart. The majority of Finians are under 30, with the peak birth year being 2005.

~534
Living in US
1 in 618,107
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fair champion
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 is often associated with leadership, success, and material wealth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,258
Worldwide Bearers
#222,559
Global Rank
🇮🇪 Ireland
540
🇳🇬 Nigeria
417
🇬🇧 England
68
🇺🇸 United States
66
🇮🇳 India
28
🇦🇺 Australia
24
🇲🇾 Malaysia
22
🇮🇱 Israel
17
🇨🇦 Canada
8
🇸🇬 Singapore
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
534 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
540
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 540 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
85

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Finian Through the Generations

Finian, a name that's been around but hasn't seen widespread use, has an interesting demographic profile. With 540 total births recorded since its inception, it's clear that Finian is a relatively modern choice, with no one born before 1960 carrying the name. The peak year for Finian was 2005, when 41 babies were given this name, indicating a surge in popularity that didn't last. Today, the average age of someone named Finian is 16, with all 540 individuals being under 30 years old. This stark age distribution underscores the name's recent adoption and its status as a genuinely contemporary choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Massachusetts 11
New York 10
California 7
Washington 6

✨ Similar Names to Finian

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Finian's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Finian

How Many People Have the Name Finian?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 534 people in the United States currently share the name Finian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 618,107 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Finian a Common or Rare Name?

Finian is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Finian Mean?

Finian means "fair champion" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Finian in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Finian Most Popular?

The name Finian reached peak popularity in 2005, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Finian?

Approximately 534 people named Finian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 540. That works out to roughly 1 in 618,107 Americans.

Is Finian a rare name?

Finian is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 618,107 Americans has this name.

What does the name Finian mean?

Finian means "fair champion" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Finian more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Finian are male and 0% are female.

When was Finian most popular?

Finian peaked in 2005 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US534
All-Time Births540
1 in X1 in 618,107
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2005
World Rank#222,559
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.