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Finnegan

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Pronounced FIN-uh-gun /ˈfɪn.ə.ɡən/High

Meaning: From the Irish surname Finnegan (O Fionnagain), tied to fionn, 'fair; white.' Best known from Finnegans Wake. Used here for a girl, though it is overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A spirited Irish surname: Finnegan means 'fair; white' (said 'FIN-uh-gun'). Far more often a boy's name - we note the lean.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish surname Finnegan (O Fionnagain), tied to fionn, 'fair; white.' Best known from Finnegans Wake. Used here for a girl, though it is overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#8194 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 93

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320092023

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

Finnegan is an Irish surname ('fair; white'). As a girl's name it is extremely rare; it is far more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'FIN-uh-gun').

It is extremely rare for girls in the U.S., and more common for boys.

Did you know? Finnegan is an Irish surname from fionn ('fair; white'), famed by Finnegans Wake. It is used here for a girl, though it leans strongly to boys, which we note (said 'FIN-uh-gun').
Overall data confidence 44%
References - Finnegan — Irish surname 'fair; white'; boy-leaning

Variations

FineganFinniganFinn

Nicknames

FinnFinny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Finnegan mean?

Finnegan is an Irish surname meaning 'fair; white'; overwhelmingly a boy's name.

How do you pronounce Finnegan?

It's said FIN-uh-gun /ˈfɪn.ə.ɡən/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Finnegan a boy or girl name?

Finnegan is used here for a girl, but it is overwhelmingly a boy's name (as in Finnegans Wake) - we note the lean.

How popular is Finnegan?

Finnegan is extremely rare for girls in the U.S., and more common for boys.

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