Finnley is a distinctive choice, ranked #442 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Finnley in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#442
US Rank #715
About the Name Finnley
Finnley has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 165 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #268 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.
Finnley is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #715 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Finnley
Unlikely. With around 91 UK babies named Finnley per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Finnley in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Finnley has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 165 places in the last five years. Its peak was #268 in 2021. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Finnley is more popular in the UK (#442) than in the US (#715). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Finnley ranks #715 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
91
UK babies named Finnley (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 165 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Finnley
Likely around 1 other Finnley in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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