Finlee
About Finlee
Finlee is a modern masculine name that represents a contemporary spelling variation of Finley. With Scottish and Irish Gaelic origins, the name means 'fair warrior' or 'fair-haired hero.' Finley was traditionally a surname before transitioning to first name usage. This specific spelling, Finlee, has gained popularity in recent decades as part of the trend toward names ending with the 'lee' sound. The name carries a friendly, approachable quality while still evoking the strength suggested by its meaning. Finlee balances masculine strength with a somewhat softer sound, making it appealing to parents seeking a name that's distinctive yet familiar in its overall feel.
Pronounced FIN-lee.
As of October 2026, Finlee ranked #4295 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2671 in 2019.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #3,537 | 31 | 16.7 |
| 2018 | #3,320 | 34 | 18.7 |
| 2019 | #2,671 | 48 | 26.8 |
| 2020 | #4,597 | 21 | 12.2 |
| 2021 | #3,138 | 38 | 21.7 |
| 2022 | #3,487 | 33 | 18.9 |
| 2023 | #3,738 | 30 | 17.5 |
| 2024 | #4,738 | 21 | 12.2 |
| 2025 | #4,295 | 24 | 14.1 |