US Popularity:4665
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Celtic
Meaning:White, fair; Blessed
Finan is a masculine name of Irish and Celtic origins that's rich in history and meaning. Anglicized from the name Fionn, Finan translates to “fair,” “blessed,” and “white,” making for a unique way to celebrate baby’s pure, angelic presence in your life. For the history buffs, this name may remind you of Finnian of Clonard, an Irish saint whom the Twelve Apostles of Ireland studied under. If you love mythology, you might think of Fionn mac Cumaill, a famous hunter and warrior in Irish mythology. If you want to inspire baby to live a life driven by a courageous spirit or stoic wisdom, the name Finan is sure to do the job.

Finan Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Finan is currently #2639 on The Bump
Boy:Finan is currently #828 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Finan is currently #4665 in U.S. births
Boy:Finan is currently #1385 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#4665
in 2022
+ 496
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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