Finley
Peaked at #159 nationally in 2017, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Finley has been recorded 55% of the time for girls and 45% of the time for boys.
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Finley — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#159
in 2017
Current rank
#365
in 2024
Years tracked
32
1989–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1989, Finley reached its peak popularity for girls in 2017, ranking #159 nationally with 1,866 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #223 (2014) to #365 (2024) — a 39% drop.
As of 2024, Finley ranks #365 nationally for girls, with 858 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #365 | 858 |
| 2023 | #282 | 1,112 |
| 2022 | #218 | 1,367 |
| 2021 | #211 | 1,414 |
| 2020 | #201 | 1,442 |
| 2019 | #188 | 1,575 |
| 2018 | #165 | 1,755 |
| 2017 | #159 | 1,866 |
Finley — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#265
in 2021
Current rank
#290
in 2024
Years tracked
134
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Finley reached its peak popularity for boys in 2021, ranking #265 nationally with 1,307 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #376 (2014) to #290 (2024) — a 23% improvement.
As of 2024, Finley ranks #290 nationally for boys, with 1,153 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #290 | 1,153 |
| 2023 | #285 | 1,178 |
| 2022 | #281 | 1,225 |
| 2021 | #265 | 1,307 |
| 2020 | #305 | 1,088 |
| 2019 | #287 | 1,194 |
| 2018 | #275 | 1,290 |
| 2017 | #279 | 1,296 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Finley most popular?
Finley was most popular in 2017, when it ranked #159 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Finley becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Finley?
At least 40,510 babies have been recorded with the name Finley in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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