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Finley: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced FIN-lee · 2 syllables

Variant of Finlay.

Origin
English
Pronunciation
FIN-lee
US rank (2025)
#333
US babies a year
about 2,278 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 2010

How popular is Finley?

Finley was the #333 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,770 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.

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Babies named Finley in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 2010).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#333
England & Wales#16
Scotland#88
Northern Ireland#100
Ireland#154
Canada#264
Australia#93

How old are people named Finley?

Half of US adults named Finley are older than 20; most are between 18 and 76. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

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Questions about Finley

How do you pronounce Finley?

Finley is pronounced FIN-lee.

How popular is the name Finley?

Finley was the #333 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,770 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.

How old are people named Finley?

Half of US adults named Finley are older than 20. Most are between 18 and 76.