How Popular (or Rare) was Finley in 1997?

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง England & Wales โ€ข Girl

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#3,174
1997 Rank
4
1997 Births
#998
Best Rank (2002)
22
Peak Year (2002)
230
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 73,296
Rarity Factor (1997)
Popularity Position
Bottom 36%
Among UK girls' names in 1997
Rare ยท 1 in 73,296 births

๐Ÿ“Š The Finley Story

Finley is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #3174 in 1997 with 4 recorded births. This places Finley in the bottom 36% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 22 births ranking #998. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 73,296 girls born was named Finley. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996โ€“2025)

๐Ÿ“… 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 and Irish surname use  |  Meaning: fair-haired hero

Finley is a bright, energetic name often linked to the meaning fair-haired hero. It feels sporty, modern, and very wearable.

The name moved from Gaelic surname and given-name traditions into mainstream unisex use and later became especially popular for girls. Its appeal comes from friendliness and a lively finish.

Did you know?Finley is one of the names that shows how strongly old Gaelic roots have been adapted into modern unisex style.

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