UK boy's name
Phinn
An English masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from "finn".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Phinn is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Phinn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4647, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Phinn is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Phinn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Phinn ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 boys were registered as Phinn.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Phinn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4647
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Phinn mean?
The name Phinn is a variant of the Irish name Finn, which has its roots in the Gaelic language. Gaelic is an ancient Celtic language that was spoken in Ireland, as well as parts of Scotland and the Isle of Man. The name Finn is derived from the Old Irish word "finn," which means "fair" or "white."
This name has a strong connection to Irish mythology and folklore. In the ancient Irish epic, the Fenian Cycle, Finn MacCool (or Finn mac Cumhaill) is a legendary hunter-warrior and leader of the Fianna, a band of elite soldiers. He is portrayed as a wise and just leader, known for his bravery and his ability to turn into an old man or a young boy at will.
The earliest recorded example of the name Finn dates back to the 7th century AD, when it appears in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. Over the centuries, the name has been popular in Ireland and among Irish communities around the world.
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Finn was Finn Ard Rí (High King of Ireland), who ruled in the 4th century AD. Another notable bearer of the name was Finn mac Blatha, a 7th-century Irish bishop and scholar who established a monastery in present-day Switzerland.
In the 19th century, Finn Magnusen (1781-1847) was a prominent Danish scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Old Norse literature and language. Finn Malmgren (1895-1928) was a Swedish explorer and ethnographer who led expeditions to Greenland and the Arctic regions.
More recently, Finn Juhl (1912-1989) was a Danish architect and furniture designer who is considered a pioneer of the Danish modern style. Finn Wolfhaard (born 2002) is a New Zealand actor best known for his role as Mike Wheeler in the Netflix series "Stranger Things."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Phinn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Phinn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4647 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Phinn
- Patrick 17,559
- Peter 13,150
- Paul 8,542
- Philip 4,997
- Parker 4,664
- Phoenix 3,865
- Preston 3,370
- Prince 1,782
- Patryk 1,763
- Phillip 1,697
- Percy 1,395
- Perry 1,015
FAQ
Phinn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Phinn in the UK right now?
In 2011, Phinn was ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Phinn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Phinn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Phinn?
An English masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from "finn".
How many people are called Phinn in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Phinn across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.