UK boy's name
Finlee
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a combination of Finn and Lee.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Finlee is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Finlee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 19 births.
This profile covers 212 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 26% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 211 living people in the UK are called Finlee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Finlee ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 19 boys were registered as Finlee.
- • About 211 living people in the UK are estimated to have Finlee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2014
19 births
Estimated living
211
2026
Meaning
What does Finlee mean?
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While the name Finlee itself does not appear to have any direct historical references, the names that make up its components have been used throughout history.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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Finlee over time
The chart below shows babies named Finlee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Finlee, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 19 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Finlee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Finlee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2677 | 40 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2210 | 111 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1923 | 61 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Finlee
- Freddie 46,945
- Finley 42,410
- Frederick 19,866
- Finlay 17,879
- Frankie 17,528
- Finn 14,413
- Felix 14,361
- Fraser 6,470
- Flynn 6,170
- Frank 5,992
- Filip 5,876
- Francis 5,744
FAQ
Finlee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Finlee in the UK right now?
In 2024, Finlee was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Finlee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 19 babies registered as Finlee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Finlee?
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a combination of Finn and Lee.
How many people are called Finlee in the UK?
A total of 212 babies have been registered as Finlee across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.