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Finlay

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Baby Name Meaning and Origin Information

  • Origin: Irish/Scottish
  • Meaning: "Fair-haired warrior"

How Popular is the Name Finlay?

Name statistics based on the latest data available in the UK and US

The name Finlay can be used for both boys and girls. However, in 2011, it was more common as a boys name.

In 2011, 967 boys were named Finlay while 3 girls were also given the name in England and Wales.

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Variations of the Name Finlay

Different spelling variations and international versions of the name Finlay (excludes variations which have already been listed above - i.e. names that begin with 'Fin'):

Fynlay

Short Versions of the Name Finlay

Fin Finn

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Popularity of Finlay as a Boys Name in the UK

Popularity of Finlay as a Girls Name in the UK

Finlay Name Data

England and Wales statistics.


2011 : 967 boys [#66]
2010 : 981 boys [#68]
2009 : 1093 boys [#61]
2008 : 1200 boys [#60]
2007 : 1343 boys [#59]
2006 : 1262 boys [#59]
2005 : 1172 boys [#57]
2004 : 1016 boys [#63]
2003 : 860 boys [#68]
2002 : 744 boys [#77]
2001 : 504 boys [#101]
2000 : 435 boys [#107]

2011 : 3 girls [#5785]
2010 : 3 girls [#5707]
2009 : 4 girls [#4564]
2008 : 7 girls [#3005]
2007 : 8 girls [#2627]
2006 : 8 girls [#2509]
2005 : 8 girls [#2438]
2004 : 10 girls [#1952]
2003 : 16 girls [#1325]
2002 : 22 girls [#998]
2001 : 27 girls [#853]
2000 : 29 girls [#782]