Finnley
Finnley is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Fair-haired hero or white warrior.
Origin and history
Finnley is a gender-neutral name of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from Fionnlagh. It combines elements meaning 'fair' and 'hero' or 'warrior'. In the United States, it has grown in popularity in recent years as a modern spelling variant of Finley.
Popularity in the United States
2,493 babies in the United States have been named Finnley since 1880. It ranks #3538 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1270.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.6 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- OH (6.4 %)
- WA (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 149 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,442 |
| 2020-2029 | 902 |
Nicknames
Finn
Fun facts
- Finnley is a modern alternative spelling of Finley, incorporating the double 'n' from Finn.
- The name ultimately traces back to the Old Gaelic name Fionnlagh.