Fintan
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,812 in 2010
12 babies were named Fintan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,104 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).
Did you know?
A few things about Fintan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Fintan, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Fintan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFintan 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 yearIts best year was 2010, when it reached #3,812.
- TrendFintan has slipped 1,104 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Fintan
Fintan is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-tan”. US birth records list Fintan for boys from 1998 to 2025, in 26 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2010, when it ranked #3,812 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.1 | 476,190 boys |
| 2000s | 6.3 | 160,000 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 92,166 boys |
| 2020s | 9.1 | 110,294 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Fintan
What is the origin of the name Fintan?
Fintan has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Fintan a boy or girl name?
Fintan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Fintan?
Fintan ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 2010 (#3,812).