Fin Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationfin / /fɪn/Irish; English; Scandinavian
Meaning
fair; white (Irish); from the Finn tribe (English); from the land of the Finns (Scandinavian)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish, Fin is derived from 'fionn', meaning fair or white, often associated with legendary figures in Irish mythology. In English, it can refer to the Finn tribe, which has roots in ancient history. Scandinavian origins link the name to the Finnish people and their land.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Finn
- Fynn
International Variants
- Finnegan (Irish)
- Fynn (German)
- Finnian (Irish)
Famous people named Fin
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Fictional characters named Fin
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Fin was first seen in the United States in 2003. Fin has ranked as high as #1373 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Fin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Fin (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 10 |