Finnian
Meaningfair, white · Irish
- US rank
- #1,486
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,055 in 2016
119 babies were named Finnian in the US in 2025. It has dropped 71 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Finnian you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 14,347 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Finnian, 119 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Finnian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFinnian first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #1,055.
- Then vs nowFinnian is 3.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 47,847 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 14,347.
- TrendFinnian has slipped 71 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,486. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedFinnian is most popular in Kansas, where it ranks #590, followed by Massachusetts (#620) and Minnesota (#807). It's in the top 1,000 in 6 states.
- MeaningIn Irish, Finnian means “fair, white”. Our records link it to Celtic and Irish roots.
About the name Finnian
Finnian is a boy name of Celtic and Irish origin meaning “fair, white”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Finnian for boys from 1993 to 2025, in 33 of those 33 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #1,055 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,486, with 119 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.2 | 161,290 boys |
| 2000s | 46 | 21,739 boys |
| 2010s | 79 | 12,671 boys |
| 2020s | 69 | 14,475 boys |
Other spellings of Finnian
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Finnian
What does the name Finnian mean?
Finnian means “fair, white” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Finnian?
Finnian has Celtic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Finnian a boy or girl name?
Finnian is a boy name.
How popular is the name Finnian?
Finnian ranked #1,486 for US boys in 2025, given to 119 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#1,055).