How Many People Are Named Finnley?

Complete statistics for the name Finnley in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Finnley
Very Rare
7,667
Estimated People
1 in 43,042
1 in X Americans
2021
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
5,316 (69%)
♀ Female
2,351 (31%)
69%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 8

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 7
Alabama 37
Arkansas 44
Arizona 72
California 557
Colorado 212
Connecticut 18
Florida 365
Georgia 139
Iowa 88
Idaho 43
Illinois 143
Indiana 190
Kansas 56
Kentucky 79
Louisiana 22
Massachusetts 88
Maryland 61
Maine 31
Michigan 288
Minnesota 260
Missouri 138
Montana 10
North Carolina 193
North Dakota 5
Nebraska 32
New Hampshire 10
New Jersey 66
New York 236
Ohio 259
Oklahoma 21
Oregon 165
Pennsylvania 265
South Carolina 75
Tennessee 165
Texas 310
Utah 130
Virginia 151
Washington 278
Wisconsin 293
West Virginia 17
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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How Many People Have the Name Finnley in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,667 people in the United States currently share the name Finnley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 43,042 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Finnley a Common or Rare Name?

Finnley is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Finnley Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Finnley are covered in full on the Finnley name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Finnley Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Finnley in SSA data, approximately 69% are male and 31% are female. Finnley leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Finnley Most Popular?

The name Finnley reached peak popularity in 2021, with 470 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Finnley Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Finnley across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Finnley?

Approximately 7,667 people in the United States share the name Finnley, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Finnley a rare name?

Finnley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 43,042 Americans has this name.

What does the name Finnley mean?

The meaning and origin of Finnley is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Finnley more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 69% of people named Finnley are male and 31% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Finnley most popular?

The name Finnley reached its peak in 2021, with 470 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People7,667
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 43,042
GenderMale
Avg Age8
Peak Year2021
Male %69%
Female %31%

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