Finch

At a Glance: Name: Finch – Meaning: named for the finch bird – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: FINCH

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Finch is a boy's name pronounced simply as it looks, FINCH, and it comes from an English surname taken directly from the small bird of the same name. It fits free-spirited, boho, and outdoorsy, nature-inspired style categories, while also reading as clean and modern. If you like names with a straightforward nature link and no extra syllables to spell out, Finch delivers exactly that.

Meaning & Origin of Finch

Meaning: Named for the finch bird.

Origin: English (surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Finch

Phonetic: FINCH   IPA: /ˈfɪntʃ/

Popularity of Finch

SSA records show Finch has stayed rare across 2011-2024, peaking at #4905 in 2022 with 20 babies given the name, and sitting at #5101 in 2024 with a count of 19.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2011–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Finch mean?

Named for the finch bird. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Finch)

How do you pronounce Finch?

Finch is pronounced FINCH (IPA: /ˈfɪntʃ/).

Is Finch a popular name right now?

Finch is near its all-time peak (#4905 in 2022), ranked #5101 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2011–2024.)

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