Finnick is a name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish surname Ó Fionnagáin. The surname is believed to have been borne by a member of the Uí Fiannaid family, who were part of the ancient Irish nobility.
The name Finnick has a meaning that reflects its noble origins. It means "fair or white-haired" or "white-haired hero". This meaning comes from the Old Irish word 'fionn', which means white or fair, and the word 'cú' which means hound or dog.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures with the name Finnick. One of the most famous is Saint Finnian of Clonard, who was an early Irish Christian saint and abbot of the monastery at Clonard in County Meath. He is venerated as one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland.
Another notable figure is Finnian of Moville, also known as Finnian the Leper, who was a 6th-century Irish bishop and missionary. He is credited with introducing monasticism to Scotland and is considered a patron saint of that country.
Today, Finnick is still used as both a given name and surname, primarily in Ireland but also in other parts of the world where there has been significant Irish immigration. It remains a name with a strong connection to its historical roots and meaningful origins.
The name Finnick has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past decade in the United States. In 2012, there were only 9 births with this name, but by 2016, that number had jumped to 150. This trend continued through 2023, with 157 babies named Finnick born that year.
The highest point of popularity for the name Finnick was in 2016 and 2017, with 150 and 148 births respectively. However, even after peaking in 2017, the number of births remained consistently high, averaging around 145 per year from 2017 to 2023.
Overall, since 2012, there have been a total of 1201 babies named Finnick born in the United States. This steady increase in popularity suggests that the name Finnick is likely to continue being chosen by parents for their children in the coming years.