How Many People Are Named Findlay?

Complete statistics for the name Findlay: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Findlay
Rare
Scottish

Findlay means 'fair ruler' and is a rare name for boys. Only 1 in 1,049,812 Americans have this name, making it very exclusive. The majority of people named Findlay are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.

~4,393
Living in US
1 in 75,449
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fair ruler
🌐
Origin
Scottish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

679
Worldwide Bearers
#317,830
Global Rank
🇬🇧 Scotland
315
🇬🇧 England
118
🇺🇸 United States
75
🇳🇿 New Zealand
55
🇨🇦 Canada
40
🇿🇦 South Africa
23
🇦🇺 Australia
10
🇹🇭 Thailand
7
🇯🇲 Jamaica
7
🇧🇿 Belize
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
277 (88%)
♀ Female
38 (12%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
317
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 317 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
79

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Findlay Through the Generations

Findlay has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2016 with 34 births. Today, there are 314 individuals bearing this name in the United States, with most being under 30 years old. This modern name has a unique charm, reflecting contemporary trends in naming choices.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Ohio 6

✨ Similar Names to Findlay

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Findlay's Scottish roots

📄 About the Name Findlay

How Many People Have the Name Findlay?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,393 people in the United States currently share the name Findlay. That works out to roughly 1 in every 75,449 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Findlay a Common or Rare Name?

Findlay is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Findlay Mean?

Findlay means "fair ruler" and comes from Scottish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Findlay in SSA data, approximately 88% are male and 12% are female.

When Was Findlay Most Popular?

The name Findlay reached peak popularity in 2016, with 34 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Findlay?

Approximately 4,393 people named Findlay live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,393. That works out to roughly 1 in 75,449 Americans.

Is Findlay a rare name?

Findlay is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 75,449 Americans has this name.

What does the name Findlay mean?

Findlay means "fair ruler" and comes from Scottish origins.

Is Findlay more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 88% of people named Findlay are male and 12% are female.

When was Findlay most popular?

Findlay peaked in 2016 with 34 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US4,393
All-Time Births4,393
1 in X1 in 75,449
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2016
World Rank#317,830
Male %88%
Female %12%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.