Finley
How to say it: FIN-lee · /ˈfɪnli/
Anglicized form of Fionnlagh, from 'fionn' (fair) + 'laogh' (warrior). Means fair-haired warrior.
Finley was the 263rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,770 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) | 1,770 |
| 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
Finley has climbed to its strongest showing in the 2020s. Holding at the peak now, a dip seems ahead.
What goes with it
Mellow and breezy with soft edges, Finley feels relaxed and modern. Finn provides a snappy short form.
Middle names that flow with Finley →
Nicknames
- Fin
- Finn
- Lee
Honouring a Finley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Finley is about 1 in 58.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
England and Wales: #18. Ireland: #160.
Famous people named Finley
- Finley Burns (born 2003)English association football player
- Finley Quaye (born 1974)British musician, singer, recording artist
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