How Many People Are Named Finn?

Complete statistics for the name Finn in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Finn
Rare
33,644
Estimated People
1 in 9,809
1 in X Americans
2017
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
33,229 (99%)
♀ Female
415 (1%)
99%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 11

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 139
Alabama 279
Arkansas 186
Arizona 509
California 3,326
Colorado 914
Connecticut 486
DC 169
Delaware 87
Florida 1,497
Georgia 741
Hawaii 138
Iowa 421
Idaho 299
Illinois 1,346
Indiana 677
Kansas 296
Kentucky 313
Louisiana 429
Massachusetts 1,308
Maryland 551
Maine 273
Michigan 976
Minnesota 1,074
Missouri 588
Mississippi 99
Montana 181
North Carolina 936
North Dakota 148
Nebraska 246
New Hampshire 244
New Jersey 809
New Mexico 81
Nevada 175
New York 1,833
Ohio 1,238
Oklahoma 258
Oregon 650
Pennsylvania 1,394
Rhode Island 125
South Carolina 322
South Dakota 101
Tennessee 560
Texas 1,680
Utah 965
Virginia 856
Vermont 123
Washington 1,256
Wisconsin 779
West Virginia 104
Wyoming 58
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 50.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Finn

How Many People Have the Name Finn in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 33,644 people in the United States currently share the name Finn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 9,809 Americans, placing it in the Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Finn a Common or Rare Name?

Finn is classified as Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Finn Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Finn are covered in full on the Finn name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Finn Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Finn in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female. Finn is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Finn Most Popular?

The name Finn reached peak popularity in 2017, with 2,381 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Finn Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Finn across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Finn?

Approximately 33,644 people in the United States share the name Finn, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Finn a rare name?

Finn is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 9,809 Americans has this name.

What does the name Finn mean?

The meaning and origin of Finn is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Finn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Finn are male and 1% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Finn most popular?

The name Finn reached its peak in 2017, with 2,381 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People33,644
RarityRare
1 in X1 in 9,809
GenderMale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2017
Male %99%
Female %1%

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