Finnian Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Finnian means 'fair' or 'blond' and is associated with courage and wisdom.
Meaning of the Name Finnian
Finnian is an Irish name derived from the Irish Gaelic name Fionnán, meaning 'fair' or 'blond'. It originated from the ancient Irish hero and demigod Finn MacCool, who was known for his fair hair and bravery. Finnian is associated with qualities such as courage, wisdom, and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Finnian
The popularity for the name Finnian peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 187 births, which ranked number 2,338 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Finnian had the most male births in 2016 with 187, which ranked number 1,054 out of 14,199 male names. The number of births for the name Finnian has declined slightly over the last ten years from 130 births to 122 births, a decline of -6.15%. Among males, Finnian has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 130 births to 122 births, a decline of -6.15%.
Nationwide Popularity of Finnian
- 20 Year Trend of Finnian: 106.78%
- 10 Year Trend of Finnian: -6.15%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Finnian: -6.15%
Popularity of Finnian by State
For males, Finnian was most popular in Northeastern states with 30 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 11 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Finnian. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | 2013 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 5 | 764 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 9 | 748 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 5 | 862 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 5 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 11 | 1056 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 5 | 1277 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 9 | 828 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 7 | 800 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Finnian
- Total Births of Finnian: 121 (-0.63%)
- Male Births of Finnian: 121 (-0.63%)
Given the downward trend of Finnian over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.63% decrease in total births, for a total of 121 births in 2024. Male births for Finnian have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 121 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.63%.