Finnegan Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Finnegan is often referred to Fionn mac Cumhaill, a popular mythological Irish hero known for his wisdom and strength.

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A Deep Dive

Finnegan Overview

Meaning

White, fair, fair-haired

Gender

Boy

Origin

Irish

Etymology

Derived from the Irish surname Ó Fionnagáin, meaning “descendant of Fionnagán,” with Fionnagán being a diminutive of the given name Fionn, which means “fair-haired”​.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈfɪnɪɡən/

Popularity

Finnegan has gained popularity, particularly in the United States and Ireland. In 2023, it ranked #492 for boys in the USA​.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Traditional, Cool, Classic, Vintage

Associated Traits

Charming, humorous, fair, adventurous

Name Day

April 26th
A Deep Dive

Finnegan Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Finnegen, Finnigan, Finigan, Finegan, Fionnagán, Fionn

Common Nicknames

Finn, Fin, Egan, Gan, Finny, Fino, Finster

Diminutives

Finny, Fino, Finnie, Finnie-boy, Finlet

Famous People

  • Christian Finnegan
    (American Comedian)
  • Cortland Finnegan
    (American Football Player)
  • Finnegan Biden
    (American Family Member)
  • Finnegan Oldfield
    (French-British Actor)
  • Sarah Finnegan
    (American Gymnast)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Finnegan
    ("Star Trek: The Original Series," TV Series)
  • Finnegan O'Neill
    ("The Boondock Saints," Film)
  • Finnegan
    ("The Bold and the Beautiful," TV Series)
  • "Finnegans Wake"
    (Novel by James Joyce)

Places

  • Finnegan Community
    (Alberta, Canada)
  • Finnegan Lake
    (Wisconsin, USA)
  • Finnegan Lake
    (Ontario, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Finnegan?

Finnegan means “white,” “fair,” or “fair-haired,” highlighting a sense of brightness and purity.

What Is the Origin of The Name Finnegan?

Finnegan originates from the Irish surname Ó Fionnagáin, which means “descendant of Fionnagán.”

Finnegan Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Finnegan in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3772021#4462022#4922023
Top 3 Rankings#3772021#3922016#4042015

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Finnegan

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023492
(-46 from 2022)
608
(-89 from 2022)
0.03320
2022446
(-69 from 2021)
697
(-163 from 2021)
0.03721
2021377
(+32 from 2020)
860
(+137 from 2020)
0.04590
2020409
(+21 from 2019)
723
(+10 from 2019)
0.03909
2019430
(-18 from 2018)
713
(-57 from 2018)
0.03710
2018412
(-2 from 2017)
770
(+8 from 2017)
0.03961
2017410
(-18 from 2016)
762
(-54 from 2016)
0.03850
2016392
(+12 from 2015)
816
(+51 from 2015)
0.04028
2015404
(+60 from 2014)
765
(+133 from 2014)
0.03742
2014464
(-5 from 2013)
632
(+22 from 2013)
0.03084
2013459
(+30 from 2012)
610
(+62 from 2012)
0.03019
2012489
(-9 from 2011)
548
(-2 from 2011)
0.02701
2011480
(+64 from 2010)
550
(+83 from 2010)
0.02707
2010544
(+1 from 2009)
467
(-17 from 2009)
0.02273
2009545
(+104 from 2008)
484
(+107 from 2008)
0.02282
2008649
(+5 from 2007)
377
(+11 from 2007)
0.01729
2007654
(+130 from 2006)
366
(+102 from 2006)
0.01652
2006784
(+104 from 2005)
264
(+60 from 2005)
0.01204
2005888
(+207 from 2004)
204
(+60 from 2004)
0.00959
20041095
(-5 from 2003)
144
(+2 from 2003)
0.00681
20031090
(+618 from 2002)
142
(+74 from 2002)
0.00676
20021708
(-79 from 2001)
68
(-4 from 2001)
0.00329
20011629
(-200 from 2000)
72
(-14 from 2000)
0.00348
20001429
(+834 from 1999)
86
(+46 from 1999)
0.00412
19992263
(+829 from 1998)
40
(+15 from 1998)
0.00196
19983092
(+5018 from 1997)
25
(+19 from 1997)
0.00123
19978110
(+903 from 1996)
6
(+1 from 1996)
0.00030
19969013
(-2021 from 1995)
5
(-2 from 1995)
0.00025
19956992
First SSA data recorded
7
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0.00035
19940
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0
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0.0000
19930
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0.0000
19920
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19890
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American States Popularity Rankings for Finnegan

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5482021#5872022#7962023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1902021#2402022#3162023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3232021#3592022#5162023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4122021#3402022#3072023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2642021#2742022#3152023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2532021#3572022#3462023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1672021#2952022#3172023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2692021#2532022#3222023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2082021#3352022#2712023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5012021#7992022#7982023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#8192021#10392022#8632023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3192021#4532022#5252023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3042021#3452022#2592023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2852021#2922022#3582023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5102021#5512022#3892023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2442021#3362022#3522023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3002021#4092022#3932023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3172021#4402022#6652023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3152021#3322022#4032023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3502021#3922022#7322023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1162021#1242022#1282023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4912021#6422022#8552023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#6462021#12482022#9272023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2902021#4352022#3112023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2972021#3032022#5362023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3602021#4132022#4422023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4862021#5812022#5832023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4392021#3222022#4802023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#852021#1132022#2442023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2552020#2592022#3042023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5142021#4592022#6612023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5032021#5512022#5572023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1422020#4352021#2662022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1082019#1152021#1112023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6242019#6272022#6452023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1812021#1562022#2402023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#7222014#6502016#5962017

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6262011#8272012#8492021

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3502017#3092021#3532022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2142017#1892019#1872022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2372010#2652016#2352019

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2162015#1332017

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2052009#2122019

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2562012#2732021

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4752016

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5722017

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2662019

Popularity Rankings for Finnegan in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2612021#3112022#2682023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7862010

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Finnegan a Name for Boys or Girls?

Generally, Finnegan is considered a boys’ name. The strong Gaelic origins and the meaning of brightness and fairness resonate more with masculine traits.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Finnegan

Finnegan in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Christian Finnegan (Comedian, 1973): An American comedian and actor known for his stand-up specials and appearances on "Chappelle's Show."
  • Cortland Finnegan (Football Player, 1984): A former NFL cornerback recognized for his career with the Tennessee Titans and his aggressive playing style.
  • Finnegan Biden (Family Member, 2000): The granddaughter of U.S. President Joe Biden.
  • Finnegan Oldfield (Actor, 1991): A French-British actor noted for his roles in French cinema.
  • Sarah Finnegan (Gymnast, 1996): An American gymnast who competed for the University of Missouri and has won multiple collegiate championships.
  • Finnegan ("Star Trek: The Original Series," 1967 TV Series): A character in the episode "Shore Leave," portrayed as a mischievous cadet who torments Captain Kirk.
  • Finnegan O'Neill ("The Boondock Saints," 1999 Film): A minor character in the film about two vigilante brothers in Boston.
  • Finnegan ("The Bold and the Beautiful," 1987 TV Series): A character in the long-running soap opera.
  • "Finnegans Wake" (1939 Novel by James Joyce): A complex novel exploring themes of identity and history, with the name Finnegan representing the cyclical nature of life and death.
  • Finnegan Community (Alberta, Canada): An unincorporated community in southern Alberta, known for its serene landscapes and rural charm.
  • Finnegan Lake (Wisconsin, USA): A lake located in Oconto County, Wisconsin, near the villages of Gillett and Underhill.
  • Finnegan Lake (Ontario, Canada): A lake in Hastings County, Ontario, close to the village of Ormsby.

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