How Many People Are Named Finnian?

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

Finnian
Very Rare
Irish

Finnian means 'fair warrior' and has roots in Irish culture, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1 in 108,023 Americans are named Finnian, with just 3,055 people bearing this unique moniker today. The majority, 99%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a modern, trendy choice.

~3,055
Living in US
1 in 108,023
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fair warrior
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Courageous Determined
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,066
Worldwide Bearers
#593,349
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
3,055
🇷🇺 Russia
1
🇨🇲 Cameroon
1
🇸🇬 Singapore
1
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
1
🇨🇳 China
1
🇨🇱 Chile
1
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1
🇱🇻 Latvia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3,055 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
3,061
Would be under 30 (99%)
25
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 3,086 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Finnian Through the Generations

Finnian's journey through the generations shows a recent surge in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 187 births. Today, most people named Finnian are young, with 3,061 under 30 and only 25 aged between 30 and 60. This trend suggests it's a name embraced by younger parents looking for something fresh and distinctive.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 253
New York 210
Pennsylvania 161
Massachusetts 142
Ohio 125
Washington 110
Illinois 101
Michigan 91
Virginia 76
Texas 68

✨ Similar Names to Finnian

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Finnian's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Finnian

How Many People Have the Name Finnian?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,055 people in the United States currently share the name Finnian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 108,023 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Finnian a Common or Rare Name?

Finnian 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 Finnian Mean?

Finnian means "fair warrior" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Finnian Most Popular?

The name Finnian reached peak popularity in 2016, with 187 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 Finnian?

Approximately 3,055 people named Finnian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,086. That works out to roughly 1 in 108,023 Americans.

Is Finnian a rare name?

Finnian is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 108,023 Americans has this name.

What does the name Finnian mean?

Finnian means "fair warrior" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Finnian more male or female?

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

When was Finnian most popular?

Finnian peaked in 2016 with 187 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 US3,055
All-Time Births3,086
1 in X1 in 108,023
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2016
World Rank#593,349
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.