Noah Boy
NOH-uh
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Finn
BoyIrish, Old Norse· “fair, white”
- Meaning
- fair, white
- Origin
- Irish, Old Norse
- Pronunciation
- FIN
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #206
- US babies 2025
- 1,702
- Best rank
- #166 (2018)
- Peak year
- 2017
Meaning and origin of Finn
Finn is an Irish and Old Norse name that means “fair, white”.
Finn comes from the Irish Fionn, meaning fair or white. The most famous bearer is Fionn mac Cumhaill, a legendary hero of Irish mythology who led a band of warriors called the Fianna and gained wisdom by tasting the Salmon of Knowledge. Finn also has an independent Old Norse source, Finnr, which referred to a person from the far north. Whichever root you prefer, the name is short, bright and friendly. It has become a modern favorite in English-speaking countries and works well as a full name or as a short form of Finnian or Finley.
Popularity over time
Finn first appears in US Social Security records in 1918. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 26 different years, starting in 2000. Its best national rank was #166 in 2018, and the most babies received it in 2017, when 2,382 were named Finn. In 2025, 1,702 babies were named Finn, and it ranked #206 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #5,118 in 1980, #836 in 2000, #300 in 2010, and #206 in 2025. Of the 34,949 US boys named Finn since records began, 50% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 11,805 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Xander, Abraham, King, Zane, and Paxton.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Finn ranked highest in Vermont, Maine, and Rhode Island.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | #41 | 10 |
| Maine | #71 | 17 |
| Rhode Island | #91 | 12 |
| New Hampshire | #95 | 16 |
| Utah | #98 | 52 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Finn over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Finn is usually pronounced FIN, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with F and ends in “-nn”.
Middle names for Finn
A few middle names that flow with Finn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Finn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Finn mean?
Finn is an Irish and Old Norse name that means “fair, white”.
What is the origin of the name Finn?
Finn has Irish and Old Norse roots. Finn comes from the Irish Fionn, meaning fair or white.
Is Finn a popular name?
Yes. Finn ranked #206 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Finn a boy or girl name?
Finn is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Finn over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Finn?
Finn is usually pronounced FIN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings