Finneas Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'fair' or 'white', Finneas is a Hebrew name with biblical origins.
Meaning of the Name Finneas
Finneas is a Hebrew name meaning 'fair' or 'white'. It is derived from the name Phinehas in the Old Testament, who was known for his zeal and loyalty to God. Finneas has gained popularity as a given name in recent years, particularly due to the rise in fame of singer-songwriter Finneas O'Connell, the older brother of Billie Eilish.
Popularity of the Name Finneas
The popularity for the name Finneas peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 119 births, which ranked number 3,232 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Finneas had the most male births in 2022 with 119, which ranked number 1,507 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Finneas has increased sharply over the last ten years from 25 births to 119 births, an increase of 376.00%. Among males, Finneas has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 25 births to 119 births, an increase of 376.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Finneas
- 20 Year Trend of Finneas: 1883.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Finneas: 376.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Finneas: 376.00%
Popularity of Finneas by State
For males, Finneas was most popular in Western states with 24 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 18 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Finneas. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 18 | 1139 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
| KS | 5 | 566 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 6 | 1000 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 7 | 1448 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 5 | 1277 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 6 | 1099 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 6 | 616 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Finneas
- Total Births of Finneas: 139 (16.89%)
- Male Births of Finneas: 139 (16.89%)
Given the upward trend of Finneas over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 16.89% increase in total births, for a total of 139 births in 2024. Male births for Finneas have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 139 male births in 2024, an increase of 16.89%.