Finch Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Middle English word for a small bird, Finch is a gender-neutral name that represents agility and adaptability.
Meaning of the Name Finch
Finch is a gender-neutral name of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word 'fink', which was used to refer to a small bird. The name Finch is often associated with attributes such as agility, curiosity, and adaptability. It can also be seen as a symbol of freedom and gracefulness.
Popularity of the Name Finch
The popularity for the name Finch peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 20 births, which ranked number 10,784 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Finch had the most female births in 2022 with 5, which ranked number 15,215 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 20, which ranked number 4,828 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Finch has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 25 births, an increase of 316.67%. Among males, Finch has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 20 births, an increase of 233.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Finch
- 10 Year Trend of Finch: 316.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Finch: 233.33%
Popularity of Finch by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Finch. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Finch in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Finch is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Finch
- Total Births of Finch: 29 (15.34%)
- Male Births of Finch: 23 (12.79%)
Given the upward trend of Finch over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 15.34% increase in total births, for a total of 29 births in 2024. Male births for Finch have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 23 male births in 2024, an increase of 12.79%.