Finian
Every Finian since 1998 — 547 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Finian
Finian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,018 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 547 American babies have been named Finian. Its peak came in 2005, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Finian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Finian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,018 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,368 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,280 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,263 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,063 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,323 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,414 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4,987 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,799 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,132 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,128 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,553 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,524 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,752 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,630 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,335 |
| 2009 | 38 | #3,069 |
| 2008 | 34 | #3,307 |
| 2007 | 34 | #3,277 |
| 2006 | 38 | #2,946 |
| 2005 | 41 | #2,676 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,314 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,890 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,217 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,781 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,650 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Finian in 2025?
Finian ranked #10,018 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Finian?
547 babies have been named Finian in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Finian most popular?
Finian peaked in 2005, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Finian a boy or girl name?
Finian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Finian rising or falling?
Finian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.