Finnley - A very unique male name
Finnley at a glance
Finnley is ranked #753 among boy baby names in 2025, with 299 births in 2025. It peaked in 2021 at #592 and first appeared on the charts in 2003.
- Rank in 2025
- #753
- Births in 2025
- 299
- Peak year
- 2021 (#592)
- First appeared
- 2003
- Trend
- #603 in 2020 → #753 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 4,904 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.5/5 (51 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 4,904 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Finnley peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 592.
Famous with this name
Finnley Farrow
Finnley Griffiths
Finnley Stanley
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Finnley is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Finnley is currently topping the baby name charts in Nebraska at position #350 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,965.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Finnley is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Finnley origin and meaning
Elaborated spelling of Finley, a Scottish and Irish surname
From Gaelic Fionnlagh — fionn, 'fair, white', + laoch, 'warrior, hero'
Finnley doubles the n in Finley, a surname from the Gaelic personal name Fionnlagh, 'fair hero', borne by the father of Macbeth in history and legend. The elaborated spelling peaked in 2021 as part of the Finn boom and has eased since, while remaining a top-800 name. The Gaelic history belongs to Finley itself.
Attested etymology
Finnley is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Finnley, pop culture references for the name Finnley and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Finnley
We've found the following names that sound similar to Finnley, sorted by popularity.
Finley / Finlay / Finnlee / Female /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 753 |
| 2024 | 710 |
| 2023 | 677 |
| 2022 | 605 |
| 2021 | 592 |
| 2020 | 603 |
| 2019 | 605 |
| 2018 | 612 |
| 2017 | 629 |
| 2016 | 635 |
| 2015 | 761 |
| 2014 | 851 |
| 2013 | 1147 |
| 2012 | 1501 |
| 2011 | 1687 |
| 2010 | 1547 |
| 2009 | 1721 |
| 2008 | 4007 |
| 2005 | 3401 |
| 2003 | 2854 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 350 |
| Wisconsin | 420 |
| Utah | 447 |
| Idaho | 451 |
| Iowa | 462 |
| Indiana | 462 |
| Minnesota | 488 |
| Oregon | 493 |
| Missouri | 494 |
| Kentucky | 496 |
| Washington | 543 |
| Ohio | 564 |
| Colorado | 586 |
| North Carolina | 601 |
| Pennsylvania | 639 |
| Massachusetts | 645 |
| Maryland | 650 |
| Michigan | 652 |
| New York | 750 |
| Tennessee | 803 |
| Illinois | 823 |
| Virginia | 828 |
| California | 916 |
| New Jersey | 961 |
| Arizona | 964 |
| Florida | 1026 |
| Georgia | 1261 |
| Texas | 1965 |
Even more about Finnley
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Finnley a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Finnley?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
FIN-lee · /ˈfɪn.li/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Finley — The standard surname spelling
- Finlay — The Scottish spelling of the same name
- Finlee — The -lee respelling
Nicknames: Finn
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2003, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
Surname
Why parents choose it
Finnley gives the friendly, Celtic Finley an extra beat of individuality, with Finn as an evergreen nickname. It is past its peak but still a solidly used, recognisable name.
Worth knowing
- Finley is far commoner; the extra n will be dropped in writing constantly.
