Finnian
About Finnian
Finnian is a fair jig of a name, energetic and easy on the ear. Finnian (and brother Finian) is also familiar in its alternate spelling through the classic 1968 Broadway musical Finian's Rainbow, later made into a film starring Fred Astaire as Finian McLonergan.
There is also a St. Finnian who was a famous teacher and scholar.
We think Finnian/Finian could really catch on in the wake of cousins Finn and Finlay/Finley.
As of October 2026, Finnian ranked #1487 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1059 in 2016, Nameberry popularity #503.
Editor's take: The name Finnian is a boy's name meaning "fair".
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,366 | 125 | 65.1 |
| 2015 | #1,134 | 167 | 87.1 |
| 2016 | #1,059 | 187 | 98.5 |
| 2017 | #1,107 | 175 | 94.5 |
| 2018 | #1,176 | 162 | 89.2 |
| 2019 | #1,264 | 148 | 82.5 |
| 2020 | #1,418 | 122 | 70.7 |
| 2021 | #1,431 | 127 | 72.6 |
| 2022 | #1,482 | 122 | 69.9 |
| 2023 | #1,591 | 109 | 63.7 |
| 2024 | #1,520 | 116 | 67.3 |
| 2025 | #1,487 | 119 | 69.7 |
World rankings
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Finnian on lists
Famous Finnians
- Saint Finnian of Moville
Christian missionary to Ireland
- Saint Finnian of Clonard
Irish founder of the monastery of Clonard
Finnian in pop culture
- Finnian ("Finny")
a character in the manga/anime "Black Butler"