Finn is a popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #82 in 2022 with 702 recorded births. This places Finn in the top 1% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 817 births ranking #76. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 538.2%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 405 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.