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Finley Unisex

Popularity: #331 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationFIN-lee / /ˈfɪnli/

Scottish; Irish; English

Meaning

Scottish: fair-haired warrior; Irish: son of the white warrior; English: dweller by the marsh

Historical & Cultural Background

In Scottish tradition, Finley is derived from the Gaelic name Fionnlagh, meaning 'fair warrior.' In Irish culture, it is often associated with the surname Ó Fionnlaoich, indicating lineage. The name has also been used in English-speaking regions, where it reflects geographical features.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Finlay
  • Finlee

International Variants

  • Fionnlagh (Irish)
  • Fionn (Irish)

Famous people named Finley

Finley Quaye — musician.

Finley McBaldrick — fictional character.

Fictional characters named Finley

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Finley was first seen in the United States in 1989. Finley has ranked as high as #356 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, North Carolina, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Finley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Finley (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 66
8%
CA 47
6%
OH 46
6%
NC 42
5%
FL 34
4%
MO 33
4%
TN 32
4%
PA 31
4%
GA 31
4%
IL 28
3%
CO 25
3%
IN 23
3%
UT 23
3%
WA 22
3%
VA 21
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19895
19915
19955
19967
19979
199812
199919
200017
200111
200227
200343
2004168
2005248
2006289
2007352
2008463
2009576
2010780
2011880
2012913
20131,093
20141,510
20151,602
20161,727
20171,866
20181,755
20191,575
20201,442
20211,414
20221,367
20231,112
2024858