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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Flinn — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Flex|Flint
IrishBoy→ Stable

Flinn

FLIN · 1 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10145 in 2022

Peak: #10145 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10145 in 2022

Peak: #10145 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #10145 · Rising since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
IrishCelticMythological1-syllableOld Irish RootBoyStrongLegendaryRisingShort-form
Character
fierce determinationadventurous spiritsharp intellectrebellious couragequick wit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Flinns

talenteddeterminedartisticthoughtfulcharismatic
STRONG
High confidence

Flinn is an Irish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Flinn at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish 'Fionn' meaning 'fair' or 'white', also associated with red hair in some traditions. Related to the legendary Irish hero Finn mac Cumhaill.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#10145 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Finn◈Flynn◈FinFlanFlyn
Similar Style
Ronan◈LiamCormacDeclan◈Soren◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Flinn
SiobhanRowan◈CaitlinNiamhConorAisling
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Flinn · Overview
Summary

Flinn is an Irish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Mythological character
Flinn carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
flinn.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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