boy's name
Finnlay
FIN-lee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 475
Finnlay is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2007, when 34 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 131,735 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Finnlay Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 202 |
| 2010s | 152 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 35 |
How Popular Is Finnlay?
In 2025, Finnlay was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Finnlay Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Finnlay
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Finnlay Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Finnlay over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Finnlay
- English FIN-lee
Sibling Names for Finnlay
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Finnlay — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Finnlay
How popular is the name Finnlay?
In 2025, Finnlay was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Finnlay a girl's or a boy's name?
Finnlay is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Finnlay?
Finnlay has 2 syllables.
When was Finnlay most popular?
Finnlay peaked in 2007, when 34 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Finnlay a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Finnlay currently ranks #4,712 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.