How Many People Are Named Finn?

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

Finn
Rare
Old Irish

Finn means 'fair one' in Old Irish, giving it a charming backstory. It's rare, with just 1 in 9,909 Americans named Finn, totaling around 33,305 people today. The name peaked in 2017, showing it's still on the rise among younger folks.

~20,121
Living in US
1 in 16,473
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fair one
🌐
Origin
Old Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Adventurous Curious Free-spirited
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

33,305
Worldwide Bearers
#23,065
Global Rank
🇳🇿 New Zealand
202
🇮🇪 Ireland
152
🇨🇭 Switzerland
74
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
73
🇿🇦 South Africa
56
🇪🇸 Spain
55
🇨🇳 China
46
🇫🇷 France
43
🇫🇮 Finland
41
🇷🇺 Russia
40

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
32,893 (99%)
♀ Female
412 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
33,282
Would be under 30 (99%)
269
Would be 30–60 (1%)
93
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 33,644 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: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Finn Through the Generations

Finn has seen a surge in popularity, especially among the younger generation. With 33,282 people under 30, it's clear that the name is favored by parents looking for something modern and fresh. The average age of 11 reflects its recent rise, with most births occurring in 2017 when 2,416 babies were given this name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 3,326
New York 1,833
Texas 1,680
Florida 1,497
Pennsylvania 1,394
Illinois 1,346
Massachusetts 1,308
Washington 1,256
Ohio 1,238
Minnesota 1,074

⭐ Famous People Named Finn

Finn is a masculine given name. The name has several origins. In some cases it is derived from the Old Norse personal name and byname Finnr, meaning "Sámi" or "Finn". In some cases the Old Norse name was a short form of other names composed with this element (Thorfinn). In other cases, the name Finn is derived from the Irish Fionn, meaning "white" or "fair". One of the related given names through Finnr is Finnur.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Finn's Old Irish roots

📄 About the Name Finn

How Many People Have the Name Finn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20,121 people in the United States currently share the name Finn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,473 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Finn a Common or Rare Name?

Finn is classified as 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 Finn Mean?

Finn means "fair one" and comes from Old Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Finn in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Finn Most Popular?

The name Finn reached peak popularity in 2017, with 2,416 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Finn?

Approximately 20,121 people named Finn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 20,121. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,473 Americans.

Is Finn a rare name?

Finn is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,473 Americans has this name.

What does the name Finn mean?

Finn means "fair one" and comes from Old Irish origins.

Is Finn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Finn are male and 1% are female.

When was Finn most popular?

Finn peaked in 2017 with 2,416 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US20,121
All-Time Births20,121
1 in X1 in 16,473
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2017
World Rank#23,065
Male %99%
Female %1%

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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.