Finian
- Pronunciation
- [Fi-ni-an]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Fair. Finians Were Warrior-Followers Of 3Rd Century Legendary Irish Hero Finn Mac Cumhail.
- Origin
- Irish
Finian Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 540 baby boys have been named Finian. The name peaked in 2005 with 41 US births that year (rank #2676). In 2024, ranked #11326 nationally — 8,650 places below its 2005 peak.
Top States for Finian
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Finian births are: Massachusetts (11), New York (10), California (7).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Finian
If you like Finian's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
6-Letter Names Starting with F
Names with Finian's exact length and starting letter: Fabian, Fabien, Fabion, Faegan, Faelen.
Quick Facts About Finian
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finn | Fair. Mythology: Finn Mac Cumhail Was Legendary Irish 3Rd Century Hero Similar To The English Robin Hood. His Warrior-Followers Were Named Finians. | Male | Irish |
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Compare Finian to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Finian against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).