Finnigan
Every Finnigan since 1999 — 1,353 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Finnigan
Finnigan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,615 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 1,353 American babies have been named Finnigan. Its peak came in 2016, when 103 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Finnigan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Finnigan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | #2,615 |
| 2024 | 47 | #2,763 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2,399 |
| 2022 | 67 | #2,175 |
| 2021 | 74 | #2,006 |
| 2020 | 76 | #1,928 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2,095 |
| 2018 | 83 | #1,827 |
| 2017 | 74 | #1,943 |
| 2016 | 103 | #1,591 |
| 2015 | 76 | #1,919 |
| 2014 | 75 | #1,929 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2,214 |
| 2012 | 57 | #2,275 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,214 |
| 2010 | 55 | #2,337 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,209 |
| 2008 | 39 | #3,021 |
| 2007 | 31 | #3,469 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,408 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,268 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,910 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,765 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,842 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,604 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,685 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Finnigan in 2025?
Finnigan ranked #2,615 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Finnigan?
1,353 babies have been named Finnigan in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Finnigan most popular?
Finnigan peaked in 2016, when 103 newborns received the name.
Is Finnigan a boy or girl name?
Finnigan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Finnigan rising or falling?
Finnigan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.