Finn

“Fair, white; or (Old Norse) a Sami person” — Irish or Old Norse origin

Boy's name · #206 in the US (2025) · 2020s

Finn first appeared in 1918, vanished from the records entirely for 15 years, and since returning in 1953 has climbed back to #206. About 35,000 boys have carried it in all.

Around the world: #9 in Netherlands (2025) · #15 in Ireland (2025) · #16 in N. Ireland (2025) · #18 in Belgium (2025) · #18 in Scotland (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 51 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Finns

Finn Wolfhard — Canadian actor and musician (born 2002)
Finn E. Kydland — Norwegian economist
Finn Bálor — Irish professional wrestler
Finn Jones — British actor
Finn Wittrock — American actor

In stories & tradition

Finn — Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens · Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi
Finn Christopher Hudson — Glee · Glee: The 3D Concert Movie
Finn the Human — Adventure Time · Distant Lands

What Finns become

Among 638 notable people named Finn:

Sports figures appear 1.5× more often than among typical names — e.g. Finn Bálor, Irish professional wrestler.

Similar names: Fynn · Karter · Finley · Zayden · Odin · Quinn

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