Finnian

Finnian is a Irish boy's name. An Irish name meaning "fair" or "white". Carries connections to Irish folklore and a melodic, friendly sound.

How popular is Finnian in the United States?

In 2024, 116 boys in the United States were named Finnian, making it the 1,520th most popular boy's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 1,366th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 187 births.

Records for Finnian go back to 1993, and 3,086 babies have been given the name since.

What Finnian means and where it comes from

An Irish name meaning "fair" or "white". Carries connections to Irish folklore and a melodic, friendly sound.

Finnian is of Irish origin, described as celtic in style.

Is Finnian a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 116 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Shorter names that share the opening of Finnian

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Finnian

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Finnian mean?

An Irish name meaning "fair" or "white". Carries connections to Irish folklore and a melodic, friendly sound.

Where does the name Finnian come from?

Finnian is of Irish origin, and is usually described as celtic in style.

How popular is Finnian in the United States?

In 2024, 116 boys in the United States were named Finnian, making it the 1,520th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Finnian a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 116 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

What are the short forms of Finnian?

Finn is a shorter name in current US use that share the opening of Finnian.

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