Finley
Finley is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Fair-haired warrior or white hero.
Origin and history
Finley is an anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic name Fionnlagh. It derives from elements meaning fair or white and warrior or hero. Historically a masculine given name and surname, it has seen rising popularity in the United States in recent decades for both boys and girls.
Popularity in the United States
19,380 babies in the United States have been named Finley since 1880. It ranks #845 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #291.
States where it is most popular
- CA (7.3 %)
- TX (5.3 %)
- NC (5 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
- WI (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 86 |
| 1890-1900 | 51 |
| 1900-1910 | 65 |
| 1910-1920 | 327 |
| 1920-1930 | 369 |
| 1930-1940 | 241 |
| 1940-1950 | 255 |
| 1950-1960 | 218 |
| 1960-1970 | 121 |
| 1970-1980 | 85 |
| 1980-1990 | 51 |
| 1990-2000 | 102 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,535 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,902 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,972 |
Famous people named Finley
- Finley Peter Dunne: Author, Humorist
Nicknames
Finn, Fin
Fun facts
- The historical 11th-century Scottish king Macbeth was the son of Findláech (Finley), Mormaer of Moray.
- The name combines 'fionn' (fair, bright, or white) and 'laoch' (warrior or hero).