Finn
Finn sits comfortably in the UK charts at #74 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
Irish — Fair, white; legendary Irish hero
About the Name Finn
Finn has held its ground, ranked #74 in 2025 and never far from its best of #72 in 2021 — a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 7 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
The name carries Irish roots, where it means "Fair, white; legendary Irish hero". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Finn is a very popular name in the UK — yet a class of 28 is small enough that your child will very likely be the only Finn on the register.
In the US it sits at #198 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Finn
- Liam Finn — Liam Mullane Finn is a New Zealand singer and musician.
- Caleb Finn — Caleb Finn is an Australian entertainer and social media influencer known for his avant-garde, dress-ups, and short horror stories.
- Finn Rausing — Finn Rausing is a Swedish billionaire heir and businessman.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Finn
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Finn
Almost certainly the only Finn in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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