Finch

♂ Boy

Pronounced FINCH /ˈfɪntʃ/High

Meaning: From the word/surname finch — Old English finc, 'a finch' (a small, cheerful songbird)Medium

In 30 seconds: A cheerful songbird: Finch is the word/surname-name 'a finch'. Crisp, sweet, and modern (Atticus Finch). Used for both sexes.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningFrom the word/surname finch — Old English finc, 'a finch' (a small, cheerful songbird)

U.S. rank (2025)#5945 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 198

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

Finch comes from the word and surname finch — Old English finc, 'a finch', a small, lively songbird. A crisp, sweet nature/surname-name (Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird), used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, a-finch at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Finch means 'a finch' (Old English finc) — a small, cheerful songbird; a crisp, sweet surname/nature name (Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird), used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 60%

Oxford English Dictionary — finch — word origin

Variations

Fynch

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Finch mean?

Finch is the word for 'a finch' (a small, cheerful songbird).

How do you pronounce Finch?

It's said FINCH /ˈfɪntʃ/ — a single syllable.

Is Finch a boy or girl name?

Finch is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Finch?

Finch is a rare name in the U.S.