Finley
girl name#415 in 2025Finley entered the US charts in 1989, peaked at #159 in 2017, ranks #415 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1989–2025
#415
rank today
#159
peak (2017)
753
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #12362 |
| 1990s | #9846 |
| 2000s | #2799 |
| 2010s | #254 |
| 2020s | #282 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Finley has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 23,000 people named Finley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Finley is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Finley in 2025?
- Finley ranks #415 among US girl names in 2025, with 753 babies given the name.
- When was the name Finley most popular?
- Finley peaked in 2017, reaching #159 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Finley with classmates?
- Finley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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