Finnan
Every Finnan since 2005 — 363 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Finnan
Finnan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,900 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 363 American babies have been named Finnan. Its peak came in 2023, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Finnan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Finnan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #2,900 |
| 2024 | 52 | #2,572 |
| 2023 | 68 | #2,134 |
| 2022 | 66 | #2,200 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,205 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,446 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,535 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,063 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,348 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,200 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,361 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12,962 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9,904 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,524 |
| 2004 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Finnan in 2025?
Finnan ranked #2,900 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Finnan?
363 babies have been named Finnan in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Finnan most popular?
Finnan peaked in 2023, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Finnan a boy or girl name?
Finnan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Finnan rising or falling?
Finnan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.