Total births
363
Boys' name · since 2005
Finnan
Finnan has 363 recorded births since 2005 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2591
- among boys today
- 363
- born since 2005
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Finnan currently ranks #2591 among boys' names in America, with 363 babies recorded since 2005.
Social Security Administration records show Finnan recorded 363 times among boys since 2005, holding rank #2591 nationally today, ahead of 82% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2005 to 2025.
- #2591 among boys today
- 363 born since 2005
- 2020s peak decade
- 82% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Finnan is currently the #2591 boys' name in America, more common than 82% of boys - 363 born since 2005, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2591
- among boys today
- 363
- born since 2005
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Finnan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2591
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 82% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
82% of everyone ever named Finnan was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
68 babies were named Finnan in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Finnan compares
363 Top 50% higher than 50% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Finnan's all-time total is 1% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Finnan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 363 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 68 | 23 | 22,252 |
Finnan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Finnan's SSA record in two at 2019 and the more recent half accounts for 86% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 14%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2007, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 68, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Finnan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,591
Active since
2005
Finnan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Finnan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Finnan's strongest decade.
298 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 82% of all-time use.
Finnan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 36
2000s
36 births
- 2010s 29
2010s
29 births
- 2020s
2020s
298 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 298 births (82% of all-time use).
Finnan by state
Where Finnan concentrates geographically, total births since 2005
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 8 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 7 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 6 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Washington | | 6 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Texas | | 5 | 1.4% |
Tennessee share of Finnan's total US births 2.2%
Even split
8 of 363 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Finnan? ▼
Finnan has been given to 363 babies in the U.S. since 2005, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2591 as of the latest data. 68 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Finnan most popular? ▼
Finnan was most popular in the 2020s decade with 298 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Finnan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Finnan are Tennessee (8 births), Pennsylvania (7 births), Michigan (6 births).
How long has the name Finnan been used? ▼
Finnan has been recorded in Social Security data since 2005, spanning 21 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Finnan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Finn, Finley, Finnegan, Finnley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Finnan's data
- Tennessee records the most Finnans (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Finnan
Nearby Names Like Finnan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Finnan
Finn Boy
#198 34,949 births
Finley Boy
#290 19,380 births
Finnegan Boy
#493 13,011 births
Finnley Boy
#715 5,658 births
Finnian Boy
#1520 3,206 births
Compare Finnan side by side: Finnan vs Finn Finnan vs Finley Finnan vs Finnegan
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2005–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Finnan: #2591 Boys' Name - 363 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/finnan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Finnan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.