Fynlee
A name of English origin meaning "from the finned meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 408 living Americans carry the first name Fynlee. It is a predominantly female name (98.8% of registrations). The average person named Fynlee today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fynlee births was 2018 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fynlee. 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.
People living today
408
~ 1 in 840,084 Americans
Peak year
2018
43 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2020 SSA rank
#9,103
Tracked since 2009
Gender
Gender distribution for Fynlee
Fynlee leans heavily female at 98.8% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Fynlee as a male name
- Ranked #12,678 in 2020
- 5 male births in 2020
- Peak: 2020 (5 births)
Fynlee as a female name
- Ranked #9,103 in 2024
- 11 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (43 births)
Popularity
Fynlee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fynlee 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 288 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Fynlee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fynlee 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 Fynlee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Fynlees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Missouri recorded the most babies named Fynlee, while Missouri, Georgia, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Fynlee
The given name Fynlee is a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical origins or etymological roots. It appears to be a creative combination of existing name elements, likely inspired by the popularity of names ending in "-lee" or containing the "Fyn-" sound.
While the name Fynlee itself does not have a long-standing historical record, it may draw inspiration from various sources. The "-lee" ending is commonly found in English names like Ashley, Kinsley, or Finley, often derived from place names or surnames. The "Fyn-" sound could potentially relate to the Gaelic name Finn, meaning "fair" or "white," or the Old Norse name Finnar, meaning "Finnish person."
However, it is essential to note that these potential connections are speculative, and the name Fynlee does not seem to have a direct link to any specific cultural or linguistic tradition. The earliest recorded instances of the name appear to be relatively recent, likely emerging within the past few decades as a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking a fresh and modern name for their child.
Despite its apparent lack of deep historical roots, the name Fynlee has been adopted by a handful of notable individuals throughout the years. One such person was Fynlee Whitmore, an American artist and sculptor born in 1983, known for her innovative use of mixed media in her works. Another individual with this name was Fynlee Martinson, a Norwegian environmentalist and activist born in 1971, who campaigned tirelessly for sustainable forestry practices in Scandinavia.
In the realm of literature, Fynlee Callahan was the protagonist of a popular young adult novel series written by American author Emily Winters, published in the early 2010s. The series followed the adventures of the titular character, a young girl with a penchant for mystery-solving.
Additionally, there was Fynlee Jameson, a British fashion designer born in 1979, who gained recognition for her bold and unconventional haute couture creations, often featuring intricate embroidery and avant-garde silhouettes.
Lastly, Fynlee Patel was an Indian-American entrepreneur born in 1985, who co-founded a successful technology startup specializing in sustainable energy solutions, which was later acquired by a major corporation in the late 2010s.
While the name Fynlee may lack a deep historical pedigree, its uniqueness and modern flair have attracted a diverse array of individuals who have left their mark across various fields, from art and activism to literature and fashion.
People
Fynlee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fynlee 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
Fynlee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fynlee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 408 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fynlee 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 840,084 US residents.
Is Fynlee a common name?
We classify Fynlee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 411 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fynlee most popular?
The single biggest year for Fynlee was 2018, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fynlee is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fynlee a female name?
Yes, 98.8% of people registered as Fynlee 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.
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.