Will my child share the name Finbar with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Finbar per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Finbar in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Finbar becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Finbar is declining: down 260 places since 2020, to #2,664 in 2025. It peaked at #776 in 1999.

Is Finbar a good choice for a distinctive name?

Finbar is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Finbar a popular baby name in the United States?

Finbar does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Finbar

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Finbar is a distinctive choice, ranked #2664 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Finbar in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Finbar

Finbar has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 851 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #776 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Finbar is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Finbar in their class.