NAME PROFILE
Finnegan
Finnegan is an Irish name that means 'descendant of Fionn,' where Fionn translates to 'fair' or 'white.' The name carries a sense of charm and charisma, often associated with a mischievous and spirited personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 13,115 |
| Gender | Male (90% / 10%) |
| Peak year | 2021 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1998 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%WA — 20%NY — 20%MN — 19%OR — 19%
Notable People
Finnegan Oldfield (Actor, *The Innocents*) · Finnegan Bell (Professional wrestler) · Finnegan's Wake (Literary work by James Joyce)
Nicknames & Diminutives
FinnFinnyFinnie
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