Finnley
How to say it: FIN-lee · /ˈfɪnli/
Modern variant of Finley, from Gaelic 'Fionnlagh' meaning fair warrior; the -ley spelling is a contemporary adaptation.
Finnley was the 263rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 481 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) | 481 |
| 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
Entirely recent in spirit, Finnley reached its height in the 2020s and sits at that height now. A small retreat seems ahead.
What goes with it
Light and breezy, Finnley feels soft with a breathy lift. Finn and Rowan pair nicely alongside it.
Nicknames
- Finn
- Fin
- Lee
Honouring a Finnley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Finnley is about 1 in 58.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
England and Wales: #489.
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