Finley Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Finley is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Finley?
Finley is spelled F-I-N-L-E-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Finley at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Derived from Gaelic elements meaning “fair-haired hero” or “fair warrior.”
- Origin
- Finley is commonly associated with Scottish and Irish Gaelic origins, linked to personal names from these cultures.
- Pronunciation
- FIN-lee · 2 syllables
Finley Popularity in 2025
Rank#415
Recorded Births753
Rank#333
Recorded Births1,017
- Girls usage fell 52 places to #415 and recorded 109 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 43 places to #333 and recorded 139 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Finley Mean?
Derived from Gaelic elements meaning “fair-haired hero” or “fair warrior.”
Origin: Finley is commonly associated with Scottish and Irish Gaelic origins, linked to personal names from these cultures.
How Do You Pronounce Finley?
PronunciationFIN-lee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Finley?
- History
- The name Finley has been used in Gaelic-speaking regions and is mentioned in various historical records related to Scotland and Ireland.
Finley Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 753 | #415 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,017 | #333 |
| 2024 | Girls | 862 | #363 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,156 | #290 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,113 | #282 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,178 | #285 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,367 | #218 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,225 | #281 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,414 | #211 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,307 | #265 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,442 | #201 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,089 | #304 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,575 | #188 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,194 | #287 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,755 | #165 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,290 | #275 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,866 | #159 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,296 | #279 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,727 | #191 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,253 | #287 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,602 | #204 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,060 | #326 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,510 | #223 |
| 2014 | Boys | 834 | #376 |
When Was Finley Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2017 · Girls
1,866 recorded births
National rank #159
2018 · Girls
1,755 recorded births
National rank #165
2016 · Girls
1,727 recorded births
National rank #191
2015 · Girls
1,602 recorded births
National rank #204
Where Finley Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #105 | 9 |
| ND | #141 | 7 |
| WV | #154 | 10 |
| MO | #175 | 35 |
| IA | #199 | 16 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #91 | 14 |
| OR | #143 | 28 |
| NH | #169 | 8 |
| MN | #193 | 34 |
| WA | #196 | 44 |
| AR | #199 | 18 |
| RI | #200 | 5 |