Ever Wondered How Old Finn the Human Really Is? Let’s Dive In!
Adventure Time is a weird and popular animated series. It gave us Finn the Human. His age, like the Land of Ooo, is tricky to pin down. If you’ve ever wondered how old Finn is, you are in the right spot. We will solve the mystery of Finn’s age and also check the ages of Jake, the Ice King, and other Finns in pop culture.
Finn’s Age in Adventure Time: A Journey Through the Seasons
Figuring out Finn’s age in Adventure Time is tough like catching a greased Pig. The series does not give ages openly. Still, we can put together clues like a puzzle. Let’s break down his age by season.
Finn’s Age in Season 4
In Season 4, Finn has seen much action. He has battled many monsters and eaten enough tree trunks. The series never states his age, but he is clearly past being a young teen. He deals with complex emotions and challenges. Finn is deep in adolescence, navigating a colorful yet dangerous world.
Finn’s Age in Season 8
By Season 8, Finn grows up. He is taller and wiser, yes, sometimes. His age is not stated, but Finn is entering young adulthood. He faces bigger decisions, deeper relationships, and grows into a more mature hero. Season 8 Finn is ready to tackle anything in the Land of Ooo.
Age Milestones: Finn’s Birthday Bashes (and Turning Points)
Adventure Time hints at Finn’s age during birthdays. These moments are not only about cake; they mark his growth.
Turning the Big 1-3: Hello, Teenage Angst!
In “Tree Trunks,” Finn is stated to be 12. Then comes “Mystery Train” with birthday candles. Finn turns 13 in this episode. “Mystery Train” aired shortly after “Tree Trunks,” so we know Finn was 12 before. Since it aired on March 14, 2011, Finn’s birthdate is March 14, 1998. Note his birthday party date! He is a Pisces.
Turning 14: Teenage Adventures Continue
After turning 13, Finn becomes 14. The series doesn’t highlight it much. But we know he experiences this age after his thirteenth birthday episode. This year is when Finn hits his stride as a young adventurer, honing skills and finding himself in more fun trouble.
Sweet Fifteen: Officially a Teenager (For Real This Time)
Season 5 marks a big milestone. It confirms that Finn is now 15 years old. Fifteen! He begins dealing with complex emotions and personal growth. This year, he comes into his own. Finn faces adolescence with a sword and a backpack, which is much more exciting than algebra.
Sixteen Candles (and Swords): The Comet Cometh
In Season 6, episode 43 “The Comet,” Finn turns sixteen! He’s 16 and ready to rumble. This age marks more maturity for Finn as he faces cosmic threats and personal challenges while still being a teenage hero who stumbles occasionally.
Seventeen and Seen: Officially a Young Adult
Season 10, episode 5 “Seventeen” gives us the hint. Finn is officially 17 years old. Seventeen! He feels like a grown-up in human years. This late-stage Finn stands on the brink of adulthood, confronting the end of the series with experience and readiness to leap to action.
Finn’s Age at the End of the Series: Seventeen and Still Saving the Day
At the end of Adventure Time, Finn is portrayed as around 17. He battles countless monsters and saves princesses and villainesses. He learns a lot about himself and the world. Seventeen-year-old Finn is a seasoned hero ready for anything next, but we won’t spoil anything if you haven’t seen it.
Finn’s Age at Jake’s Death: A Glimpse into the Future
Brace yourselves for a time jump and bittersweet moments. In Adventure Time, Jake passes away when Finn is in his late 20s, around 29 years old. The series finale and “Together Again” special are some years apart, about 12 years. So if Finn is 17 at the series end, we add 12 years for Jake’s passing, making him 29 when it happens. This moment shows time’s passage and Finn and Jake’s bond even as adventures continue.
Finn’s Height: Towering Teenager
Curious about Finn’s height? Our hero stands tall at 5’10” (1.78 meters). That’s quite a leap from the 12-year-old Finn we met! He’s grown into his adventuring shoes, ready to face foes big or small with his sword and newfound height.
Jake’s Age Relative to Finn: Magical Dog Years and Mysterious Math
Now, let’s discuss Jake. He is not just Finn’s pal; he’s a magical dog with a stretchy body and a unique sense of time. Figuring out Jake’s age is tricky.
Jake’s Age at Series Debut: Twenty-Eight (Magical Dog Years, Of Course)
From the start of Adventure Time, Jake is revealed to be 28 years old. But wait! These are magical dog years. What are those? That’s where things get fuzzy.
The Aging Enigma: Magical Dog Years Explained (Sort Of)
At the beginning, Finn is 12, and Jake is 28 in magical dog years. In “Dad’s Dungeon,” we see flashbacks of them as babies. Jake appears to age faster than Finn. Being a magical dog or his unique genetics may cause this quick aging. The creator of Adventure Time did not clearly define the magical dog year to human year conversion rate. Yet, people think Jake ages about two years and four months for every year Finn ages. Think of it like dog years on overdrive mixed with Ooo magic.
Jake’s Age in Human Years: A Biological Brain Teaser
To complicate matters further, Steve Wolfhard, a writer for the series, said Jake’s biological age is currently 34. This means maybe at some point Jake aged slower after his puppy days. He began aging fast, then slowed down? It’s wonderfully confusing.
Almost Forty? Jake’s Best Guess
Adding to this age cake layer, in “Daddy-Daughter Card Wars,” Jake admits he has lost track of his age.
but he may be close to 40. Almost 40 in magical dog years? Human years? Who can say! Jake doesn’t care much about age. His carefree spirit shines through. He prefers adventures and burritos over counting years.
Jake’s Age in Season 1: Still a Spring Chicken (Dog) at 28 (Magical Years)
In season one of Adventure Time, Jake is said to be 28 years old in “magical dog years.” The human equivalent remains vague, enhancing the show’s playful nature.
Jake’s Pups: Speed-Aging Sproutlings
Why do Jake’s pups, like Charlie, T.V., Viola, Kim Kil Whan, and Jake Jr., mature so quickly? Many theories exist, but one stands out. Their mixed breeds of dog and Rainicorn (thanks to Lady Rainicorn) likely cause rapid growth. They transition to near-adulthood almost instantly in Ooo.
Finn (Star Wars): A Galaxy Far, Far Away, and a Different Finn
Now, let’s explore another Finn from a galaxy far away. Finn, the ex-stormtrooper from Star Wars, embodies a different kind of heroism.
Finn’s Age in The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi: Twenty-Three and Ready to Rebel
In the Star Wars realm, Finn is 23 years old in The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. He finds himself in a galactic struggle, contending with moral issues and improving his lightsaber skills. This Finn shares an age with Adventure Time Finn, yet differs vastly in all other aspects.
Ice King’s Age: Millennia in the Making
Now, let’s discuss a character whose age dwarfs everyone else on this list: the Ice King, formerly Simon Petrikov. Get ready for some ancient figures.
Ice King’s Age in Adventure Time: Over a Thousand and Still Chilly
The Ice King, with his icy demeanor, reaches 1,043 years by the end of Adventure Time. That’s right. Over a millennium. That’s a lot of snow forts and dealing with penguins.
Ice King’s Age in Fionna and Cake: Adding on the Years
Think 1,043 is old? In Fionna and Cake, the Ice King clocks in at 1,057 years old. Time passes, even for ice-powered wizards. He gains years, yet perhaps not wisdom at the same rate.
Simon Petrikov’s Age Before Transformation: A Spry Middle-Aged Man
Simon Petrikov was once a regular human who loved antiquities. Before becoming the Ice King in Adventure Time, Simon was 47 years old. A respectable middle age cut short by that crown.
Simon’s Age in Fionna and Cake: Pushing Sixty
In Fionna and Cake, Simon Petrikov appears without the Ice King’s influence at around 59 years old. He ages linearly after losing the crown’s grip, adding about 12 years to his pre-Ice King life.
Other Finns in the Pop Culture Pantheon
Before finishing up, let’s acknowledge a couple of other notable Finns. They aren’t from Adventure Time but have made their impact in their own stories.
Finn Shelby (Peaky Blinders): The Younger Shelby with Diminished Destiny
Finn Shelby is the youngest Shelby sibling in Peaky Blinders. Unfortunately, in Season 6, his role shrinks significantly. He faces banishment from the Peaky Blinders due to disloyalty and other mistakes. His tale warns against ambition and misplaced loyalty. A stark contrast to Finn of Ooo.
Finn Hudson (Glee): The Quarterback’s Quiet Exit
Finally, we have Finn Hudson from Glee. His death appears in the episode “The Quarterback.” The creators chose not to share the cause, reflecting actor Cory Monteith’s real-life passing. Finn Hudson, a kind quarterback with a lovely voice, left a significant void in Glee.
There you go! A look into the ages of various Finns (along with Jake and Ice King). From Finn the Human’s shifting age in Adventure Time to the fixed ages of other Finns, it’s clear that age is just a number. Unless you’re piecing together a character’s timeline; then it becomes an intriguing puzzle.
