Finian
Meaningfair, white · Irish
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,653 in 2005
7 babies were named Finian in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,479 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Finian you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Finian, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Finian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFinian first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2005, when it ranked #2,653. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendFinian has slipped 4,479 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Irish, Finian means “fair, white”.
About the name Finian
Finian is a boy name of Gaelic origin meaning “fair, white”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Finian for boys from 1998 to 2025, in 28 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2005, when it ranked #2,653 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Gaelic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.7 | 212,766 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 77,580 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 86,133 boys |
| 2020s | 4.9 | 203,390 boys |
Other spellings of Finian
More Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Callum · dove
- Boy name: Declan · possibly full of goodness
- Unisex name: Connor · lover of hounds
Questions about the name Finian
What does the name Finian mean?
Finian means “fair, white” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Finian?
Finian has Gaelic roots in our records. Other Gaelic names include Liam, Owen, Miles.
Is Finian a boy or girl name?
Finian is a boy name.
How popular is the name Finian?
Finian ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2005 (#2,653).