Boy · #9,707 in 2026

Finland

Finland, or the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, opposite Estonia. Its capital and largest city is Helsinki. Finland has a population of 5.7 million.

Current Rank
#9,707
Peak Rank
#9,707 (2021)
Total Babies
12
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2015
First Year
2021
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#9707
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Finland

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Finland, or the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, opposite Estonia. Its capital and largest city is Helsinki. Finland has a population of 5.7 million.

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Etymology
See also: Finn (ethnonym) § Etymology The name Suomi ( Finnish for ' Finland ' ) has uncertain origins, but a common etymology with saame (the Sámi ) has been suggested. In the earliest historical sources, from the 12th and 13th centuries, the term Finland refers to the coastal region around Turku in the southwest of modern Finland; this region later became known as Finland Proper in distinction from the country name Finland. In the 14th and 15th centuries, the southwest ( Eura and Turku), the interior (around Lake Päijänne ), and the southeast (reaching Lake Ladoga ) regions of modern Finland
Origin & history
Main article: History of Finland

The Story of Finland

Finland first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2015, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 7 Finlands were born — ranking #9,707 that year. As of 2026, Finland ranks #9,707 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Finlands have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Finland

Phonetically similar names — useful when Finland is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Finnland
  • Fenland
  • Finlander
  • Vinland
  • Fenlon
  • Inland
  • Farmland
  • Fernand
  • Finlandia
  • Folland
  • Sunland
  • Foland

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Finland

What does the name Finland mean?
Finland, or the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, opposite Estonia. Its capital and largest city is Helsinki. Finland has a population of 5.7 million.
How popular is Finland in 2026?
In 2026, Finland ranks #9,707 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Finland most popular?
Finland reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #9,707 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Finland a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Finland is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Finland?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Finland include Munroe, Reiko, Luai. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Finland

Finland is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Finland's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #9,707. Use the chart and map above to compare Finland's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.