Declining since 2016, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Findley since 1941
Babies named Findley per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Findley's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 15 | 34 |
| 2010s | 68 | 197 |
| 2020s | 42 | 106 |
Meaning & origin
Findley is a unisex given name that has seen modest use in the United States since the mid-20th century, with the first recorded occurrence in 1941. Derived from the Scottish surname Findley, itself a variant of Finley, the name has origins in Gaelic elements meaning 'fair' and 'warrior'. In recent years, Findley has experienced a small resurgence, peaking in rank at 7,194 in 2022, though its popularity has been declining since 2016. The name is quite rare, with only about 1 in every 155,280 newborns receiving it in the latest year of data. While the name has never been among the most common, its unique spelling and ties to Scottish heritage have attracted a niche following. No states recorded significant clustering of the name, suggesting it is used sporadically across the country.
Findley is likely a variant spelling of Finley, which derives from the Scottish Gaelic name Fionnlagh, composed of fionn meaning 'fair, white' and laogh meaning 'warrior, hero'. The name has been used in Scotland for centuries. The modern spelling Findley emerged as a surname and later as a given name, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Finn, Fin, Lee
Sibling names for Findley
Names that share Findley's style, for a brother or sister.
