Finis Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Finis has its roots in Latin, where it means 'end' or 'boundary.' It evolved from the Latin language into various forms, including Old French. The name conveys traits of completion and finality, with no significant biblical relevance. It saw a rise in popularity in the late 19th century and is now regarded as a distinctive name with a sophisticated image.

The name Finis is most popular in Tennessee, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Finis has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Finis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 922nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1147th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1906th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3840th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9184th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20994th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Finis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Finis"

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Pronunciation

/ˈfɪnɪs/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name 'Finis' comes from the Latin word meaning 'end' or 'boundary.' It is often used to denote completion or conclusion.

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Meaning

end, boundary, completion

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Language Evolution

Finis (Latin), Finise (Old French)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, as a given name reflecting a sense of finality or completion.

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Variants & Derivatives

Finn, Finny

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Finis is viewed as a unique and somewhat vintage name, often associated with a sense of sophistication and finality.

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Famous People

Finis Jhung - American ballet dancer and teacher, Finis Mitchell - American football player

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Finis"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Finis"

"Finis" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 922nd of 7545 886
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1147th of 6773 642
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1906th of 7552 328
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 3840th of 10718 116
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 9184th of 16616 41
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 20994th of 24088 10
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 9107th of 9107 5

Regional Popularity of "Finis" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
49.86%
706th/1416
- 24.26%
574th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
57.76%
893rd/1546
- 30.26%
712th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
61.56%
1371st/2227
- 50.75%
1448th/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Finis" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Finis"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Finis" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.