Finn is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #206 in 2025 with 1,702 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 2,381 births ranking #167. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,952.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,004 boys born was named Finn. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.