Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Finn.
National Rank (2025)
#206
All-Time Peak Rank
#166 (2018)
Total U.S. Births
34,949
Unisex Distribution98.8% Boy / 1.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Finn Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Finn
According to SSA data, Finn achieved its highest historical rank of #166 in 2018. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2017 with 2,382 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 10.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 40 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Finn scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-10.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,382Births in 2017
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
40Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:10
1920s:5
1930s:6
1940s:0
1950s:30
1960s:82
1970s:33
1980s:59
1990s:405
2000s:4,917
2010s:17,597
2020s:11,805
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesFinn
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with F, a letter used by only 1.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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