Fintan
Meaning
white fire; a distinctive classic honoring an ancient Irish saint
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Fintan has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Fintan
Most people given the name Fintan in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Fintan deep dive
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