Fin

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Pronounced FIN /ˈfɪn/High

Meaning: A short form of Finn/Fionn — from the Irish, 'fair; white; bright; blessed'; also read as the English word fin; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Fair; white; blessed: Fin shortens Finn. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningA short form of Finn/Fionn — from the Irish, 'fair; white; bright; blessed'; also read as the English word fin; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7336 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 251

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fin is a short form of Finn/Fionn — from the Irish, 'fair; white; bright; blessed' (the hero Fionn mac Cumhaill); it is also read as the English word fin (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'FIN').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form. Rare in this form, fair-and-bright at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Finn/Fionn means 'fair; white; bright; blessed' in Irish (the hero Fionn mac Cumhaill) — Fin is a short form, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'FIN').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Finn — routes layered

Variations

FinnFionnFynn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fin mean?

Fin shortens Finn/Fionn — Irish 'fair; white; blessed'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Fin?

It's said FIN /ˈfɪn/ — one syllable.

Is Fin a boy or girl name?

Fin is a boy's name here.

How popular is Fin?

Fin is a rare name in the U.S.