The name Fin is of Irish origin and it means "fair-haired". It is derived from the Gaelic word for blond hair, which is "finn".
The name has a long history in Ireland. It was traditionally given to boys with fair or blonde hair. In fact, the name Finn is often used interchangeably with Fin, as they both mean the same thing.
One of the most famous figures associated with this name is the legendary Irish hero Fionn mac Cumhaill (also known as Finn MacCool). According to Irish mythology, he was a chief of the Fianna, a band of mythical hunter-warriors. His legend has inspired many stories and poems throughout history.
Today, Fin remains a popular choice for boys' names in Ireland and beyond. While it does mean "fair-haired", parents often choose this name simply because they like its sound or its meaning doesn't seem to bother them if their child doesn't have blonde hair. Regardless of its origin or meaning, the name Fin has a unique charm that continues to appeal to many people around the world.
The name Fin has seen varied popularity over the past two decades in the United States, as reflected by the birth statistics from 2003 to present day.
In 2003 and 2005, there were five births each year with the name Fin. This trend continued for another year with five births recorded in 2006. The number of births began to rise slightly in 2009, with ten babies named Fin that year.
This upward trend continued through 2014, with nine births in both 2010 and 2011, followed by a significant jump to fourteen births in 2013. The name Fin reached its peak popularity between 2014 and 2015, with nineteen births recorded in 2014 and twenty-one births the following year.
After 2015, the popularity of the name Fin began to decrease slightly but remained relatively stable. There were seventeen births in 2016, thirteen in 2017, and sixteen in 2018. In recent years, the number of births has fluctuated more significantly, with twenty-one births in both 2019 and 2021, followed by a drop to eight births in 2022. However, the popularity of Fin rebounded in 2023 with eighteen births recorded.
In total, there have been 230 babies named Fin born in the United States from 2003 to present day. While the popularity of the name has varied over time, it remains a unique and memorable choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their child.