Fynley
A modern invented name with possible relations to "finley" meaning fair-haired warrior or hero.
Name Census estimates that about 73 living Americans carry the first name Fynley. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Fynley today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fynley births was 2012 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fynley. 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 Fynley with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Fynley. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
73
~ 1 in 4,695,265 Americans
Peak year
2012
11 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2022 SSA rank
#16,118
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Fynley: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fynley from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 69 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fynley 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 Fynley during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Fynley
The name Fynley is of English origin and has been used since the late 20th century. It is a modern invented name that combines the elements "Fyn," which may be derived from the Old English word "fin" meaning "boundary" or "border," and the suffix "-ley," which is a common Old English place name element meaning "cleared woodland" or "meadow."
While the name Fynley itself does not have a long historical record, its components have roots in Old English and Anglo-Saxon culture. The element "fin" can be found in place names like Finborough and Finchley, while "-ley" is present in names like Barnsley and Chorley.
There are no known references to the name Fynley in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to its modern usage. The earliest recorded examples of the name are relatively recent, dating back to the late 20th century.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Fynley is Fynley Grace, an American actress born in 1998. She has appeared in several television shows and films, including "The Middle" and "American Sniper."
Another notable individual with the name Fynley is Fynley Tate, a British artist and fashion designer born in 1985. She is known for her contemporary art installations and collaborations with various fashion brands.
In the world of sports, there is Fynley Hosking, a New Zealand rower born in 1991. She represented New Zealand at the 2016 Rio Olympics and won a bronze medal in the women's double sculls event.
Fynley Wilkinson, born in 1978, is a British entrepreneur and technology executive. He co-founded several successful startups and currently serves as the CEO of a cybersecurity company based in London.
Lastly, Fynley Simmons is an Australian singer-songwriter born in 1992. She has released several independent albums and gained recognition for her unique blend of folk and indie rock music.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Fynley throughout recent history. While the name is relatively modern and does not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in various parts of the English-speaking world.
People
Fynley + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fynley 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
Fynley: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fynley?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 73 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fynley 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 4,695,265 US residents.
Is Fynley a common name?
We classify Fynley as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 74 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fynley most popular?
The single biggest year for Fynley was 2012, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fynley is about 11 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 Fynley in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Fynley a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fynley 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 Fynley still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Fynley 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 Fynley 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 are named Fynley?
Want to know how many people have the name Fynley? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.