Total births
61
Boys' name · since 1913
Finnis
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 61 babies named Finnis, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 61
- total births
- 1913–1938
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Finnis sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 61 recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Finnis recorded 61 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1938.
- 61 total births
- 1913–1938 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
61 boys have been named Finnis since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1938.
- 61
- total births
- 1913–1938
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Finnis was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
8 babies were named Finnis in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Finnis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Finnis splits its recorded history at 1924: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1914 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1927 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Finnis at a glance
Last recorded 1938Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Finnis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1938
- Peak year (1927)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Finnis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Finnis's strongest decade.
25 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Finnis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
18 births
- 1920s
1920s
25 births
- 1930s
1930s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 25 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Finnis? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 61 babies named Finnis. The most recent recorded year was 1938. Its busiest year on record was 1927, with 8 births.
When was Finnis most popular? ▼
Finnis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 25 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
How long has the name Finnis been used? ▼
Finnis has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 26 years of data through 1938.
What names are similar to Finnis? ▼
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 Finnis's data
- Finnis's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (25 total births) through the 1930s (18) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Finnis
Nearby Names Like Finnis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Finnis
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 Finnis side by side: Finnis vs Finn Finnis vs Finley Finnis vs Finnegan
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1913–1938 (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. "Finnis: Baby Name Since 1913 - 61 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/finnis. 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 Finnis 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 June 2026.