Finley
boy name#333 in 2025Finley entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #265 in 2021, ranks #333 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#333
rank today
#265
peak (2021)
1,017
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #698 |
| 1890s | #856 |
| 1900s | #966 |
| 1910s | #990 |
| 1920s | #1187 |
| 1930s | #1410 |
| 1940s | #1416 |
| 1950s | #1686 |
| 1960s | #2451 |
| 1970s | #3777 |
| 1980s | #4736 |
| 1990s | #5396 |
| 2000s | #1487 |
| 2010s | #396 |
| 2020s | #293 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Finley has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 18,000 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 #333 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,017 babies given the name.
- When was the name Finley most popular?
- Finley peaked in 2021, reaching #265 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Finley with classmates?
- Finley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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