Finnick is a modern name that combines Finn, from the Irish fionn, "fair" or "white", with a surname-like ending. It was invented by Suzanne Collins for Finnick Odair, the charismatic tribute in The Hunger Games series, and American parents began using it after the books and films. Finnick jumped from number 2331 in 2015 to number 1243 in 2016, reached its best rank of 1235 in 2023 and stands at number 1437 in 2025.