Finn is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #140 in 1999 with 247 recorded births. This places Finn in the top 4% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 817 births ranking #76. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 124.5%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 1,228 boys born was named Finn. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Finn is a crisp Irish classic meaning "fair" or "white". It is short, strong, and one of the most successful modern Celtic names.
The name is famous in Irish legend through Fionn mac Cumhaill and later entered broader international use. Its modern appeal lies in how much story and character it packs into a single syllable.