Finan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning fair or fair-haired warrior, Finan is a name of Irish origin.
Meaning of the Name Finan
Finan is a male name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish word 'fionn' meaning 'fair' or 'blonde'. The name is associated with the legendary High King of Ireland, Finan the Fair, who ruled during the 2nd century. It is also a variant of the name Finn or Fionn, which means 'white' or 'fair-haired warrior'.
Popularity of the Name Finan
The popularity for the name Finan peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 66 births, which ranked number 4,804 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Finan had the most male births in 2022 with 66, which ranked number 2,177 out of 14,255 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Finan
Popularity of Finan by State
For males, Finan was most popular in Southwestern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Finan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | 5 | 1104 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 5 | 1074 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Finan
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