Finley

Finley is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 2,011 babies in the United States.

Finley at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Finley

Finley belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Finley first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 40,510 babies since 1880, including 2,011 in 2024.

Finley in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Finley in 2024
2,011
Total since 1880
40,510

Finley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Finley in 2025
1,739
Total since 1996
44,373

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Finley mean?

The meaning of Finley is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Finley a boy or girl name?

Finley is a unisex name. In 2024, 2,011 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Finley?

Finley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Finley?

Finley is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 40,510 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].