Finnegan
boy name#526 in 2025Finnegan entered the US charts in 1995, peaked at #378 in 2021, ranks #526 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1995–2025
#526
rank today
#378
peak (2021)
569
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #5894 |
| 2000s | #1047 |
| 2010s | #449 |
| 2020s | #457 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Finnegan has been most popular in PA, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 13,000 people named Finnegan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Finnegan is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Finnegan in 2025?
- Finnegan ranks #526 among US boy names in 2025, with 569 babies given the name.
- When was the name Finnegan most popular?
- Finnegan peaked in 2021, reaching #378 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Finnegan with classmates?
- Finnegan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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