Finnley Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland, the name Finnley started to appear during the 1840s and 1920s.

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A Deep Dive

Finnley Overview

Meaning

Fair warrior/hero, white warrior

Gender

Boy

Origin

Scottish

Etymology

Derived from the Gaelic name “Fionnlagh,” which means “fair warrior” or “fair hero”​.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈfɪnli/

Popularity

Finnley is especially popular in English-speaking countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. In the United States, Finnley ranked #664 for boys in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

4 (Orderly, Steady, Service-oriented)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Unique

Associated Traits

Brave, noble, fair, strong

Name Day

October 10 (Scotland), June 14
A Deep Dive

Finnley Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Finley, Finlay, Findlay, Finlee, Finleigh, Finlea, Finnlea, Finnleigh, Fynley

Common Nicknames

Fin, Finn, Finny, Fins, Fino, Lee, Ley, Finnster, Phin, Phinny

Diminutives

Fin, Finn, Finny, Fins, Fino, Finnie, Phin, Phinnie, Finnik, Fyn

What Is the Meaning of Finnley?

Finnley means “fair warrior,” “hero,” or “white warrior,” emphasizing bravery and purity.

What Is the Origin of The Name Finnley?

Finnley has Scottish roots, originating from the Gaelic name Fionnlagh.

Finnley Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Finnley in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5912021#5972022#6642023
Top 3 Rankings#5912021#5972019#5972022

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Finnley

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023664
(-67 from 2022)
408
(-62 from 2022)
0.02228
2022597
(-6 from 2021)
470
No change from 2021
0.02509
2021591
(+17 from 2020)
470
(+21 from 2020)
0.02509
2020608
(-11 from 2019)
449
(-15 from 2019)
0.02427
2019597
(+18 from 2018)
464
(+26 from 2018)
0.02414
2018615
No change from 2017
438
(+12 from 2017)
0.02253
2017615
(+16 from 2016)
426
(+3 from 2016)
0.02152
2016631
(+117 from 2015)
423
(+100 from 2015)
0.02088
2015748
(+104 from 2014)
323
(+63 from 2014)
0.01580
2014852
(+206 from 2013)
260
(+82 from 2013)
0.01269
20131058
(+325 from 2012)
178
(+57 from 2012)
0.00881
20121383
(+111 from 2011)
121
(+13 from 2011)
0.00596
20111494
(+9 from 2010)
108
No change from 2010
0.00532
20101503
(+184 from 2009)
108
(+15 from 2009)
0.00526
20091687
(+375 from 2008)
93
(+26 from 2008)
0.00438
20082062
(+804 from 2007)
67
(+26 from 2007)
0.00307
20072866
(+1022 from 2006)
41
(+16 from 2006)
0.00185
20063888
(-647 from 2005)
25
(-6 from 2005)
0.00114
20053241
(+2004 from 2004)
31
(+16 from 2004)
0.00146
20045245
(-432 from 2003)
15
(-1 from 2003)
0.00071
20034813
(+5854 from 2002)
16
(+11 from 2002)
0.00076
200210667
(-2793 from 1999)
5
(-2 from 1999)
0.00024
20010
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0.0000
20000
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0
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0.0000
19997874
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7
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19980
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0.0000
19970
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American States Popularity Rankings for Finnley

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#7182021#10012022#8172023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#6602021#6422022#7992023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2762021#2912022#4242023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3082021#2702022#3572023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4372021#4052022#4432023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4822021#4142022#4742023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#11272021#10672022#12612023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3422021#3082022#3812023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#6532021#5992022#8452023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5152021#4722022#5392023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5492021#7752022#5192023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2902021#5252022#4982023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3012021#3132022#3222023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7902021#4212022#4602023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4872021#5452022#6162023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#9012021#6902022#7112023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5882021#5992022#6822023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6482021#6552022#5412023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#7872021#10452022#8682023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#7752021#4532022#7072023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7382021#4242022#7612023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5042021#7132022#7082023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7052021#4822022#4422023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6052021#8622022#6952023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#7072021#8482022#6312023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3102018#5842019#5422022

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3932020#5432021#4942023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5662020#4512021#5072023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6752017#5082018#4942022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5152019#6112020#4702021

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3482019#4582020#2892022

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2802018#3592020#3722021

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2142018#2402020#2122022

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7402014#7472016#8502021

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4682020#6282022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4272016#4542019

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3642019#3542022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2392016#2432021

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2392019#2462021

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1392021

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2622018

Popularity Rankings for Finnley in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2392021#3042022#2522023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3292019#2772020#2682021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3692020#3962021#4462022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4152017#4182019#3742021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6372020#4982021#7702023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7122018#9602020#6712022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

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