Finlay

A boys’ name of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning fair warrior; white soldier.

Babies a year
293
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#175
293 babies · up from #181

In 2025, 293 babies in England and Wales were named Finlay. In the US, 74 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.

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