Finlee
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a combination of Finn and Lee.
Name Census estimates that about 1,317 living Americans carry the first name Finlee. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 77.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Finlee today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Finlee births was 2019 (133 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Finlee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Finlee with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Finlee is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 8 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 260,254 Americans
Peak year
2019
133 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,404
Tracked since 2006
Gender
Gender distribution for Finlee
Finlee is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 1,326 total registrations, 305 (23.0%) were male and 1,021 (77.0%) were female.
Finlee as a male name
- Ranked #4,738 in 2024
- 21 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (48 births)
Finlee as a female name
- Ranked #3,404 in 2024
- 46 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (96 births)
Popularity
Finlee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Finlee from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 798 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Finlee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Finlee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Finlee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Finlees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. Texas, Missouri, Alabama recorded the most babies named Finlee, while Washington, Pennsylvania, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Finlee
The name Finlee is a relatively modern name that has gained popularity in recent years. It is believed to be a combination of the name Finn, which is of Irish origin, and the English name Lee.
The name Finn is derived from the Irish Gaelic word "finn," which means "fair" or "white." It is a name that has been used in Ireland for centuries and has its roots in Celtic mythology. The name Finn was associated with the legendary hero Finn MacCool, who was known for his wisdom and bravery.
The name Lee, on the other hand, is an English name that is derived from the Old English word "leah," which means "meadow" or "clearing." It was originally a surname but has also been used as a given name for both boys and girls.
While the name Finlee itself does not appear to have any direct historical references, the names that make up its components have been used throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Finn is Finn Skjoldungarsoen, a legendary Danish king who lived around the 4th century AD.
In the realm of literature, the name Finn appears in the Irish epic "Fenian Cycle," which tells the story of the warrior Finn MacCool and his band of warriors known as the Fianna. The name Lee has also been used by several notable historical figures, including Robert E. Lee, the famous American Civil War general.
Some notable individuals with the name Finlee or its variations throughout history include:
1. Finley Peter Dunne (1867-1936), an American humorist and writer who created the character Mr. Dooley.
2. Finley Jacobsen (1935-2021), an American businessman and philanthropist known for his work in the technology industry.
3. Finlay Currie (1878-1968), a Scottish actor who appeared in numerous films, including "The Maltese Falcon" and "Great Expectations."
4. Finlay Freundlich (1885-1958), an Austrian-American architect known for his work on the New York City subway system.
5. Finley Tregoff (1924-2022), an American sculptor and artist who was known for his large-scale public art installations.
While the name Finlee is relatively new, it has roots in various cultures and languages, and its components have been used throughout history by notable individuals in various fields.
People
Finlee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Finlee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Finlee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Finlee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,317 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Finlee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 260,254 US residents.
Is Finlee a common name?
We classify Finlee as "Rare". It ranks above 91.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,326 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Finlee most popular?
The single biggest year for Finlee was 2019, when 133 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Finlee is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Finlee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Finlee a female name?
Yes, 77.0% of people registered as Finlee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Finlee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Finlee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Finlee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Finlee?
Find out how many Americans are named Finlee on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.