Finlay
How to say it: FIN-lee · /ˈfɪnli/
From Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh meaning 'fair warrior' - traditional surname and given name.
Finlay was the 263rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 58 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 28% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #286 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #263 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 58 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,389 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −28% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #286 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Finlay is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Fin
- Finn
Honouring a Finlay in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Finlay is about 1 in 58.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #175. Ireland: #382.
Famous people named Finlay
- Finlay Currie (1878–1968)Scottish actor
- Finlay Pickering (born 2003)British cyclist
- Finlay Mickel (born 1977)Scottish alpine skier
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