Unisex nameCurrently #2,478 in the USSteady
Finlay
//ˈfɪnli//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20176 lettersStarts with F
Meaning & origin
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Finlay's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Finlay |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 48 |
| 2006 | 57 |
| 2007 | 53 |
| 2008 | 49 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 43 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 51 |
| 2013 | 59 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 74 |
| 2016 | 74 |
| 2017 | 75 |
| 2018 | 63 |
| 2019 | 45 |
| 2020 | 59 |
| 2021 | 63 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 55 |
Finlay through the decades
- Finlay peaked in 2017, when 75 babies were named Finlay in the US.
- The 2020s were Finlay's strongest decade, averaging 57 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Finlay has risen 23% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Finlay currently ranks #2,478 in the US and is holding steady.