Finlee
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Finlee
Finley is an attractive surname-name given to near-equal numbers of baby girls and boys in the US last year -- close to 1200 of each. Finlee was used for fewer than 100 babies and given to nearly twice as many girls as boys, while the Finlay spelling was used for TEN TIMES as many boys as girls: 50 to only five.
Finlee for girls#3080 US
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Finlee for boys#4295 US
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 #3080 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2030 in 2018.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,942 | 58 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #2,566 | 70 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #2,395 | 78 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #2,100 | 92 | #3,537 | 31 |
| 2018 | #2,030 | 96 | #3,320 | 34 |
| 2019 | #2,178 | 85 | #2,671 | 48 |
| 2020 | #2,355 | 75 | #4,597 | 21 |
| 2021 | #2,352 | 77 | #3,138 | 38 |
| 2022 | #2,514 | 71 | #3,487 | 33 |
| 2023 | #2,987 | 56 | #3,738 | 30 |
| 2024 | #3,404 | 46 | #4,738 | 21 |
| 2025 | #3,080 | 53 | #4,295 | 24 |
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