Finlay
- Pronunciation
- [Fin-lay]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Small, Blond Soldier
- Origin
- Gaelic
Finlay Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,051 baby boys have been named Finlay. The name peaked in 2015 with 64 US births that year (rank #2154). In 2024, ranked #2478 nationally — 324 places below its 2015 peak.
Top States for Finlay
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Finlay births are: California (101), New York (34), Massachusetts (14).
Other Gaelic-Origin Names Like Finlay
If you like Finlay's Gaelic origin, consider these related names: Abboid, Ahern, Aibhlin, Aidan, Ailin. Browse all Gaelic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with F
Names with Finlay's exact length and starting letter: Fabian, Fabien, Fabion, Faegan, Faelen.
Quick Facts About Finlay
Variant Forms
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Compare Finlay to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Finlay against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).