Total births
738
Girls' name · since 1971
Fionna
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 738 babies named Fionna, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9116
- among girls today
- 738
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
738 babies have been named Fionna since 1971, making it today's #9116 girls' name.
Fionna has 738 recorded births among girls since 1971, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9116 as of the latest data, more common than 49% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #9116 among girls today
- 738 born since 1971
- 2010s peak decade
- 49% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Fionna is currently the #9116 girls' name in America, more common than 49% of girls - 738 born since 1971, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9116
- among girls today
- 738
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
Fionna vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9116
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 49% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Fionna was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
41 babies were named Fionna in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Fionna compares
738 Top 37% higher than 63% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Fionna's all-time total is 93% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Fionna | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 738 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 48 | 19,840 |
Fionna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Fionna splits its recorded history at 2004: 64% of all births land in the more recent half, 36% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2012 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Fionna at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#9,116
Active since
1971
Fionna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Fionna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Fionna's strongest decade.
262 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Fionna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 22
1970s
22 births
- 1980s 41
1980s
41 births
- 1990s 98
1990s
98 births
- 2000s
2000s
248 births
- 2010s
2010s
262 births
- 2020s 67
2020s
67 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 262 births (36% of all-time use).
How Fionna compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Fionna's total volume
Fionna vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Fionna by state
Where Fionna concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 26 | 3.5% |
| #2 | Florida | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Fionna's total US births 3.5%
Even split
26 of 738 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fionna? ▼
738 babies have been named Fionna since 1971. It currently ranks #9116 among girls. The peak year was 2012 with 41 births.
When was Fionna most popular? ▼
Fionna was most popular in the 2010s decade with 262 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Fionna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fionna are California (26 births), Florida (10 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Fionna been used? ▼
Fionna has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 55 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Fionna? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fiona, Fiorella, Fiora, Fionnuala, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Fionna's data
- Fionna's decade-level peak was the 2010s (262 total births); usage has since declined to 67 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Fionnas (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Fionna
Nearby Names Like Fionna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fionna
Fiona Girl
#405 33,959 births
Fiorella Girl
#2706 1,639 births
Fiora Girl
#4103 322 births
Fionnuala Girl
#15887 164 births
Fiorela Girl
158 births
Compare Fionna side by side: Fionna vs Fiona Fionna vs Fiorella Fionna vs Fiora
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Fionna
Rainbow #9115
606 births · Peak 1980
Mariska #9117
1,019 births · Peak 2007
Eirene #9114
252 births · Peak 2019
Rael #9118
202 births · Peak 2025
Andraya #9113
1,073 births · Peak 2013
Tionna #9119
2,595 births · Peak 2000
Atalaya #9112
245 births · Peak 2018
Leighanna #9120
1,215 births · Peak 2008
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, 1971–2025 (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. "Fionna: #9116 Girls' Name - 738 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fionna. 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 Fionna 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.