Finneas
How to say it: FIN-ee-uss · /ˈfɪniəs/
Modern variant of Hebrew Phineas meaning 'oracle' - respelling influenced by Irish Finn, borne by musician Finneas O'Connell.
Finneas was the 894th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 126 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 92% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #769 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #894 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 126 |
| Share of births | 1 in 14,352 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +92% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #769 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Little of Finneas appears before recent decades, but current use has pushed it to a new high. The 2020s remain its peak decade, with more rise expected soon.
What goes with it
Breathy and resonant across three syllables, it carries a biblical undercurrent. Finn offers a snappy nickname, while Gideon matches its cadence.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Finneas is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew, Irish.
Famous people named Finneas
- Finneas O'Connell (born 1997)American musician and actor
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