Finus
Of uncertain origin and meaning, potentially related to "fin" from Latin.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Finus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Finus today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Finus births was 1923 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Finus. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Finus is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Finus' were born before 1957.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Finus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1923
6 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1951 SSA rank
#3,892
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Finus: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Finus from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Finus by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Finus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Finus
The name Finus has its roots in ancient Rome, deriving from the Latin word "finis," which means "end" or "boundary." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who lived near the borders or outskirts of Roman settlements.
In the early days of the Roman Empire, the name Finus was relatively uncommon, with few historical references available. However, as the empire expanded and assimilated various cultures, the name gained popularity, particularly in the regions surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Finus can be traced back to the 2nd century AD, when a Roman soldier bearing this name was mentioned in a military record. This document detailed the exploits of the legion he served in during the Marcomannic Wars against Germanic tribes.
As Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire, the name Finus found its way into religious texts and records. In the 4th century AD, a prominent Christian scholar and theologian named Finus of Antioch made significant contributions to the development of early Christian doctrine.
During the Middle Ages, the name Finus experienced a decline in usage but did not entirely disappear. One notable figure who carried this name was Finus the Scribe, a 9th-century monk renowned for his skill in calligraphy and illumination of manuscripts.
As the Renaissance dawned, the name Finus experienced a resurgence, particularly in Italy. One of the most celebrated individuals with this name was Finus Bartolomeo, a 15th-century Italian architect and sculptor who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in Florence and Rome.
In the 17th century, a French philosopher and mathematician named Finus Descartes made significant advancements in the fields of analytic geometry and Cartesian coordinate systems, earning him a place in the annals of scientific history.
Another remarkable figure bearing the name Finus was Finus Rembrandt, a 17th-century Dutch painter and etcher widely regarded as one of the greatest artists in the history of Western art. His masterpieces, such as "The Night Watch" and numerous self-portraits, continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
While the name Finus may not be as prevalent today as it once was, its rich historical legacy serves as a testament to the diverse cultures and individuals who have carried it throughout the centuries.
People
Finus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Finus as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Finus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Finus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Finus going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Finus a common name?
We classify Finus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Finus most popular?
The single biggest year for Finus was 1923, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Finus is about 79 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Finus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Finus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Finus in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Finus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Finus in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Finus can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Finus?
Find out how many Americans are named Finus on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.