Fintan
A male given name from Irish, mainly used in Ireland
Every Fintan since 1998 — 432 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fintan
Fintan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,925 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 432 American babies have been named Fintan. Its peak came in 2010, when 27 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 Fintan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fintan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,925 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,416 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,505 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,956 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,193 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,796 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,203 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,269 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,801 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,028 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,440 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,436 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,242 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,428 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,874 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,847 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,164 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,320 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,412 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,566 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,380 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,393 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5,992 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,228 |
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| 2000 | 7 | #8,486 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fintan mean?
A male given name from Irish, mainly used in Ireland
How popular is the name Fintan in 2025?
Fintan ranked #6,925 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fintan?
432 babies have been named Fintan in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fintan most popular?
Fintan peaked in 2010, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Fintan a boy or girl name?
Fintan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fintan rising or falling?
Fintan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.