Finley
Finley first appears in US records in 1989. It peaked in 2017, when 1,866 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 753.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Finley popular?
Rising Finley has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 6,951 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13,701 | |
| 2000s | 2,194 | |
| 1990s | 57 | |
| 1980s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Finley mean?
Finley comes from the Scottish/Irish Fionnlagh — fionn (fair, white) plus laogh (warrior, hero) — “fair-haired hero.”
Nicknames for Finley
- Finn
- Fin
Variants & spellings
- Finlay
- Finnley
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Finley mean?
Finley means Fair-haired hero. Finley comes from the Scottish/Irish Fionnlagh — fionn (fair, white) plus laogh (warrior, hero) — “fair-haired hero.”
What is the origin of the name Finley?
Finley is of Scottish origin.
How do you pronounce Finley?
Finley is pronounced “FIN-lee.”
Is Finley a boy or a girl name?
Finley is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Finley a popular name right now?
Finley has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Finley?
In 2025, Finley ranked #333 among boys’ and #415 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Finley most popular?
Finley was most popular in 2017, when about 1,866 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Finley?
Common nicknames for Finley include Finn, Fin.
What names are similar to Finley?
Names similar to Finley include Rowan, Quinn, Riley, Owen.
What names go well with Finley?
Scottish names that pair well with Finley include Douglas, Logan, Ian, Isla, Fiona.