Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Finley.
National Rank (2025)
#415
All-Time Peak Rank
#159 (2017)
Total U.S. Births
22,908
Unisex Distribution45.8% Boy / 54.2% GirlBalance: Highly Balanced
💡 The Finley Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Finley
According to SSA data, Finley achieved its highest historical rank of #159 in 2017. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2017 with 1,866 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 53.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 31 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Finley scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-53.0% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,866Births in 2017
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
31Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:5
1990s:57
2000s:2,194
2010s:13,701
2020s:6,951
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesFin-ley
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with F, a letter used by only 1.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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