Finn
Finn is a boy name that ranked #198 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1918. Its best recorded rank was #166 in 2018.
Latest rank
#198
Peak rank
#166
Reached in 2018
Total recorded usage
25,602
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1918
What To Know About Finn
Finn sits comfortably in the current US rankings, suggesting durable rather than trend-driven appeal. Its Irish heritage gives it a grounded quality that works across different naming styles.
Finn is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Finn appearing in official records as far back as 1918, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #166 in 2018, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Editorial Extras
Well-known namesakes: Finn is a character in Star Wars and Adventure Time
Page Notes
Pronunciation: FIN
Origin: Irish
Editorial status: published
Confidence: high
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.