Is Fynn a boy's or girl's name?

Fynn is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 89 recorded births.

When was Fynn most popular?

Fynn reached its peak popularity in 2022 with 118 births that year. It is currently ranked #1919 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Fynn?

Fynn is currently ranked #1919 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,535 babies since 2000.

Fynn

A Irish name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsIrishDeclining Also a pet name

#1919▼ 2in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Finn (inhabitant of Finland)

Fynn is a boy's and girl's baby name of Irish origin, a variant spelling of Finn, from the Old Irish fionn meaning 'fair' or 'white.' Finn mac Cumhaill — the legendary warrior and leader of the Fianna in Irish mythology — is one of the most celebrated heroes in all of Celtic legend.

About 1,535 U.S. births are recorded. Fynn is the Scandinavian-influenced spelling of the Irish classic — giving it a sleek, Nordic feel while maintaining the Celtic warmth of the name's roots.

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Popularity Over Time

Fynn climbed 3167 spots in the last 20 years — from #5086 to #1919.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Fynn
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	504	#1689	▼
2010s	834	#1890	▲
2000s	197	#5364	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Fynn
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	82	#1919	0
2023	82	#1917	-36 (-30.5%)
2022	118	#1527	+11 (10.3%)
2021	107	#1599	-8 (-7.0%)
2020	115	#1481	+2 (1.8%)
2019	113	#1511	+11 (10.8%)
2018	102	#1610	+9 (9.7%)
2017	93	#1699	-13 (-12.3%)
2016	106	#1557	-1 (-0.9%)
2015	107	#1533	+15 (16.3%)
2014	92	#1674	+36 (64.3%)
2013	56	#2292	+2 (3.7%)
2012	54	#2367	-8 (-12.9%)
2011	62	#2135	+13 (26.5%)
2010	49	#2524	+7 (16.7%)
2009	42	#2862	+4 (10.5%)
2008	38	#3069	+14 (58.3%)
2007	24	#4163	+1 (4.3%)
2006	23	#4136	+8 (53.3%)
2005	15	#5382	-1 (-6.3%)

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

Fynn as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Fynn has also been given to 89 girls in the U.S. since 2010.

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Total births

2016

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Frequently Asked

Can Fynn be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Fynn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1919. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Fynn, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2000–2024) · Methodology