Finnley
Finnley is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Fair-haired warrior or fair hero.
Origin and history
Finnley is a modern variant spelling of Finley, derived from the Gaelic name Fionnlagh. It combines elements meaning 'white' or 'fair' and 'warrior' or 'hero'. The name has seen growing popularity in the United States as a trendy, contemporary boy's name.
Popularity in the United States
5,658 babies in the United States have been named Finnley since 1880. It ranks #1611 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #632.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.2 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
- WI (5.6 %)
- MN (5.2 %)
- PA (5.1 %)
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 | 7 |
| 2000-2010 | 293 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,849 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,509 |
Nicknames
Finn
Fun facts
- Finnley uses the double 'n' spelling to emphasize the popular standalone nickname Finn.
- Nearly half of all U.S. births registered with the spelling Finnley have occurred since 2020.