Finnick

An uncommon Celtic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameCelticRising fast Also a pet name
#1378 143in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Finnick is a boy's baby name of Celtic origin, popularized by Finnick Odair, the charismatic tribute-turned-victor in Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games series. The name likely draws on Finn, the legendary Irish hero, and carries Celtic echoes of strength and wit.

Finnick shot onto the radar after the film adaptations brought the character to life. It has the same rugged charm as Finn and Finley but with a more distinctive sound — adventurous, sea-weathered, and impossible to forget.

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Popularity Over Time

Finnick has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2012.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Finnick
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s677
2010s662

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(13 years, 20122024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Finnick
YearBirthsRank
2024136#1378
2023159#1235
2022148#1288
2021143#1310
202091#1708
2019101#1627
2018145#1267
2017148#1238
2016150#1243
201556#2331
201438#3003
201315#5750
20129#8379

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Finnick has two lives

Finnick, the baby name
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Finnick, the pet name
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (20122024) · Methodology