Finneas Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationFIN-ee-us / /ˈfɪniəs/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: fair; English: son of Finn
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish tradition, Finneas is derived from 'Finn', meaning fair or white, often associated with legendary figures. In English usage, it is a variant of Phineas, which has biblical roots and means 'son of the serpent'.
Trend Summary
Finneas has seen a rise in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Phineas
- Finn
International Variants
- Finneus (Latin)
- Phineas (Biblical)
Famous people named Finneas
Finneas O'Connell — musician and producer.
Finneas Taylor — American politician.
Fictional characters named Finneas
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Finneas was first seen in the United States in 2000. Finneas has ranked as high as #1273 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Finneas has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Finneas (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 11 | |
| UT | 9 | |
| OH | 8 | |
| TX | 8 | |
| VA | 7 | |
| MI | 5 | |
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 41 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 43 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 90 |
| 2021 | 112 |
| 2022 | 120 |
| 2023 | 102 |
| 2024 | 116 |