Finnley is a distinctive choice, ranked #487 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Finnley in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#487
US Rank #757
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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 fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Finnley in their class.
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 79 UK babies named Finnley per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Finnley in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Finnley is declining: down 210 places since 2020, to #487 in 2025. It peaked at #268 in 2021.
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.
79
UK babies named Finnley (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 210 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
Almost certainly the only Finnley in the class
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UK Popularity (1997–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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