At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#15,306)
- Babies in 2022
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #9,711 in 2012
- First recorded
- 2010
Meaning of Fynley
Fynley, pronounced FIN-lee, reimagines the old Scottish-Gaelic Finlay (from Fionnlagh, “fair-haired warrior”) with a contemporary Y that signals modern style without losing Celtic grit. The name has hovered on the outer edge of U.S. popularity—never rising higher than No. 931 between 2010 and 2022—yet its consistent, if modest, presence hints at quiet staying power. Su cadencia breve y clara ofrece una musicalidad que viaja con soltura entre inglés y español, a trait valued in many Latin American households. Though rooted in Highland legend, Fynley today evokes versatility: a surname-turned-first-name, a unisex choice now leaning feminine, and a nod to qualities such as fairness and quiet courage. In short, it blends ancient valor with modern flair, ready for parents seeking a rare but recognizable option.
How to pronounce Fynley
English
- Pronounced FIN-lee /ˈfɪnli/
Popularity of Fynley in the U.S.
Fynley was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #15,306 with 5 babies. It peaked at #9,711 in 2012. It first appears in the records in 2010.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 2010–2022 10 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 15,306 | back (not recorded in 2020–2021) |
| 2019 | 7 | 12,448 | ▼ 2,642 |
| 2018 | 10 | 9,806 | ▲ 1,809 |
| 2017 | 8 | 11,615 | ▲ 1,261 |
| 2016 | 7 | 12,876 | ▲ 3,543 |
| 2015 | 5 | 16,419 | back (not recorded in 2014) |
| 2013 | 7 | 13,150 | ▼ 3,439 |
| 2012 | 11 | 9,711 | ▲ 1,470 |
| 2011 | 9 | 11,181 | ▲ 5,811 |
| 2010 | 5 | 16,992 | new |