In 2024, 1,153 boys in the United States were named Finley, making it the 290th most popular boy's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 376th a decade earlier.
Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 3,162 births.
Records for Finley go back to 1880, and 40,510 babies have been given the name since.
An Irish surname meaning "fair warrior". Its friendly sound has a spirited quality that works beautifully for any gender.
Finley is of Irish origin, described as modern in style.
In 2024, Finley went to 858 girls and 1,153 boys — 57% boys.
That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning male.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
An Irish surname meaning "fair warrior". Its friendly sound has a spirited quality that works beautifully for any gender.
Finley is of Irish origin, and is usually described as modern in style.
In 2024, 1,153 boys in the United States were named Finley, making it the 290th most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Finley went to 858 girls and 1,153 boys — 57% boys. That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning male.