Finnegan
An Irish surname, anglicized from O Fionnagain, descendant of Fionnagan, a diminutive built on fionn, fair or white.
Finnegan in 2025
Finnegan was given to 575 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 1,054th most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 5,766 babies born.
The history of Finnegan
Finnegan reached its highest point in 2021, when 865 babies were given the name, ranking 742nd that year.
Across the 31 years of records since 1995, 13,115 babies have been named Finnegan. Half of them were born before 2016, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Alpha.
Finnegan by decade
| Decade | Babies named Finnegan | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 83 | 5,337 |
| 2000s | 2,212 | 1,159 |
| 2010s | 6,690 | 800 |
| 2020s | 4,130 | 742 |
Where Finnegan is heading
Finnegan has fallen 25% over the past decade, from 765 babies in 2015 to 575 in 2025.
Names like Finnegan
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Finnegan.