Finley

This was Irish name was once used exclusively for boys, and remains so in England and Wales where it's a Top 50 choice. In the US, however, celebs Jason Sehorn, Angie Harmon, and Lisa Marie Presley inspired many parents to consider this name for girls instead, after they chose it for their daughters. In fact, up until 2024, it ranked considerably higher for girls than it did for boys.

Similar in feel to Hadley and a possible update on Lindsey, Ashley, and Fiona, Finley entered the US Top 1000 for girls back in 2025, and had its peak in 2017 when it ranked at #159. Since then, however, it's been on a slow decline, and 2024 saw it rank higher for boys than for girls for the first time this century. Given to 858 girls compared to 1153 boys, it is now split 42:48 between the sexes, compared to 60:40 when it was at its peak for girls.

Nevertheless, it remains a gender neutral option with plenty of style and a touch of rough and tumble thanks to nickname Finn and its heroic meaning.

Love Finn for a girl but don't want to use Finley? You could try Finnuala, Finola, or Finella, or perhaps Serafina or Serafine too! Love the style of Finley but want something different? Consider Hartley, Loxley, Taisley, or Connelly.

Pronounced FIN-lee.

As of October 2026, Finley ranked #415 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #159 in 2017, Nameberry popularity #678.