Finley
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Finley
A hugely popular choice for boys in England and Wales, Finley has been used for both sexes in the US since the early 2000s, and has since become one of the most popular unisex names. Until recently, it was tilting slightly towards the girl side, however, as of 2024, it leans more masculine.
Finley for boys#333 US
Nevertheless, it is currently split 48:42, meaning it remains a gender neutral choice, appealing to contemporary parents as a rugged yet sweet name for boys and a sassy, outdoorsy choice for girls.
As a name, it is a regal Scottish and Irish choice, riding the wave of stylish Finn names. Joining Finnegan, Finnick, Finnian, and 'just' Finn, this name was chosen for celebs Chris O'Donnell , Angie Harmon and Jason Sehorn. Meaning "fair-haired hero", it was traditionally spelled Fionnlagh and was historically borne by the father of the 11th-century Scottish king, Macbeth (who was partly the inspiration behind the Shakespeare play).
Finley for girls#415 US
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 #333 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #265 in 2021, Nameberry popularity #252.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #376 | 834 | #223 | 1,510 |
| 2015 | #326 | 1,060 | #204 | 1,602 |
| 2016 | #287 | 1,253 | #191 | 1,727 |
| 2017 | #279 | 1,296 | #159 | 1,866 |
| 2018 | #275 | 1,290 | #165 | 1,755 |
| 2019 | #287 | 1,194 | #188 | 1,575 |
| 2020 | #305 | 1,088 | #201 | 1,442 |
| 2021 | #265 | 1,307 | #211 | 1,414 |
| 2022 | #281 | 1,225 | #218 | 1,367 |
| 2023 | #285 | 1,178 | #282 | 1,112 |
| 2024 | #290 | 1,153 | #365 | 858 |
| 2025 | #333 | 1,017 | #415 | 753 |
World rankings
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- Finley Peter DunneBoy
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- Finley QuayeBoy
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- Finley JacobsenBoy
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- Samuel Finley Breese MorseBoy
American inventor of Morse code
- Finley Cooper Bernsen (b. 1998)Boy
American actor, son of actor Corbin Bernsen
- Finley Back (b. 2002)Boy
son of rugby union footballer Neil Back
- Finley Arthur Donoho (b. 2004)Boy
son of actress Holly Marie Combs
- Finley O'Donnell (b. 2006)Boy
son of actor Chris O'Donnell
- Finley Turco (b. 2008)Boy
son of ice hockey player Marty Turco
- Finley Arthur Staal (b. 2014)Boy
son of ice hockey player Eric Staal
- Finley James Walcott (b. 2014)Boy
son of footballer Theo Walcott
- Finley Jay "Finn" Lanning (b. 2015)Boy
son of family vloggers Bryan & Missy Lanning
- Steven Allen "Steve" FinleyBoy
American baseball player
- Michael Howard FinleyBoy
American basketball player
- Finley Faith Sehorn (b. 2003)Girl
daughter of actors Angie Harmon and Jason Sehorn
- Finley Babbit (b. 2004)Girl
daughter of director Jamie Babbitt and producer Andrea Sperling
- Finley Fehr (b. 2006)Girl
daughter of actor Oded Fehr
- Finley Gordon (b. 2007)Girl
daughter of baseball player Brian Gordon
- Finley Aaron Love Lockwood (b. 2008)Girl
daughter of singer Lisa Marie Presley; granddaughter of Elvis Presley; twin of sister Harper Vivienne Ann Lockwood
- Finley CounsellGirl
daughter of baseball player/coach Craig Counsell
- Finley Rae Martineau Baldwin (b. 2009)Girl
daughter of actor Daniel Baldwin
- Finley Grace SomersGirl
Morales (b. 2014), daughter of singer SoMo
Finley in pop culture
- FinleyBoy
flying monkey in film "Oz the Great and Powerful"
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- FinleyBoy
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character in The Steampunk Chronicles by Kady Cross
- Finley BraddockGirl
character in the Hex Hall series
- FinleyGirl
Rose, character in Sue Townsend's "Adrian Mole" series
- FinleyGirl
character in the game "Hustle Cat"