Fenan Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: FEN-an //ˈfɛnən//
Origin: Irish; Gaelic
Meaning: Irish: 'little fair one'; Gaelic: 'descendant of Fionn'
Historical & Cultural Background
Fenan is derived from the Irish name Fionn, which means 'fair' or 'white'. It is often associated with the legendary hero Fionn mac Cumhaill in Irish mythology.
The name reflects a cultural appreciation for beauty and light. Fenan is less common than its variants, making it a unique choice for a girl.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Fenan was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Fenan has ranked as high as #1349 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Fenan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Fenan is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Fenan was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Fenan
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Fenan.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2020 | 7 |