How Popular (or Rare) was Finlay in 2005?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#57
2005 Rank
1,172
2005 Births
#57
Best Rank (2005)
1,343
Peak Year (2007)
18,172
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 264
Rarity Factor (2005)

📊 The Finlay Story

Finlay is a popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #57 in 2005 with 1,172 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 1,343 births ranking #59. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,402.6%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 264 boys born was named Finlay. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Scottish Gaelic  |  Meaning: fair warrior

Finlay is a Scottish Gaelic name meaning "fair warrior". It feels traditional, energetic, and very much at home among modern Celtic favourites.

The name has long roots in Scotland and later spread through wider English-speaking use. Its revival reflects the strong modern appetite for authentic Gaelic names.

Did you know?Finlay and Finley now often sit side by side on name charts, even though Finlay keeps the more clearly Scottish look.
Similar namesCallum, Finn, Finley, Rory, Ruairi

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