Finian Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationFIN-ee-an / /ˈfɪn.i.ən/Irish; Latin
Meaning
Irish: 'descendant of Fionn'; Latin: 'fair' or 'white'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish culture, Finian is derived from the Gaelic name Fionn, associated with the legendary hero Fionn mac Cumhail. The Latin origin connects to the word 'finnus,' meaning fair or white, often used in early Christian contexts.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Finnian
- Fintan
International Variants
- Fionn (Irish)
- Finnegan (Irish)
- Fina (Spanish)
Famous people named Finian
Finian McDonald — Irish politician.
Finian O'Toole — Irish journalist.
Fictional characters named Finian
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Finian was first seen in the United States in 1998. Finian has ranked as high as #1309 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Massachusetts, New York, California, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Finian has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Finian (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 41 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |