Finley
Finley is a unisex name of Scottish origin meaning “fair-haired warrior or hero.” It ranked #415 in the United States in 2025. From the Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh, combining fionn (white, fair) and laogh (warrior).
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how do you pronounce Finley?
FIN-lee
where does the name Finley come from?
From the Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh, combining fionn, white or fair, with laoch, warrior or hero; an Old Norse name combining finn and leikr may have reinforced it.
Originally a Scottish clan surname, it has crossed over as a given name and is popular for girls as well as boys in modern usage.
how popular is this name?
Finley has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 21 years since 2005. It peaked at #159 in 2017, and ranked #415 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #415 |
| 2024 | #363 |
| 2023 | #282 |
| 2022 | #218 |
| 2021 | #211 |
| 2020 | #201 |
| 2019 | #188 |
| 2018 | #165 |
| 2017 | #159 |
| 2016 | #191 |
| 2010 | #408 |
| 2005 | #985 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Finley fell outside the top 1,000.
what are the nicknames and variants of Finley?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Finley?
- Finley Quaye (musician)
what names are similar to Finley?
what names go well with Finley?
Sibling names that share Finley's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Finley
What does the name Finley mean?
Finley means “fair-haired warrior or hero”.
What is the origin of the name Finley?
Finley comes from the Scottish naming tradition. Related forms include Finlay.
How popular is the name Finley?
Finley ranked #415 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2017, at #159, and it has spent 21 years in the top 1,000 since 2005.
Is Finley a boy or girl name?
Finley is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Finley?
Finley is pronounced FIN-lee, with 2 syllables.
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