UK boy's name
Finnlee
A modern masculine name combining the Irish "Finn" and English "Lee".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Finnlee is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Finnlee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3687, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2003 to 2008. 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.
Finnlee is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Finnlee. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Finnlee ranked #3687 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 4 boys were registered as Finnlee.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Finnlee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3687
2008
Births in 2008
4
Latest year
Peak year
2008
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Finnlee mean?
The name Finnlee is a relatively modern combination of two distinct elements, with Finn being of Irish origin and Lee being of English origin. The name Finn is derived from the Old Irish word "finn" meaning fair-haired or white. It was initially used as a descriptive name for individuals with fair hair or complexion.
The name Finn has a long history in Irish mythology, with one of the earliest and most prominent figures being Finn MacCool, a legendary hunter-warrior and leader of the Fianna, an elite group of warriors in Irish folklore. Finn MacCool is said to have lived in the 3rd century AD and is celebrated in many tales and legends for his bravery, wisdom, and heroic deeds.
The name Lee, on the other hand, is an English surname that originated as a topographic name, referring to someone who lived near a meadow or a clearing in a forest. It derives from the Old English word "leah," meaning a meadow or a clearing.
While the combination of Finnlee is relatively modern, both Finn and Lee have been used as given names independently for centuries. Some notable historical figures with the name Finn include Finn Magnussen (1092-1104), a Norwegian king, and Finn Arne Gabrielsen (1932-2019), a Norwegian author and playwright.
Individuals named Lee throughout history include Lee Kuan Yew (1923-2015), the first Prime Minister of Singapore, and Lee Teng-hui (1923-2020), a former President of Taiwan. There is also Lee Yi Shih (1784-1882), a Chinese scholar and writer during the Qing Dynasty.
Another notable figure with the name Finn is Finn Wolfhard (born 2002), a Canadian actor best known for his role in the Netflix series "Stranger Things." Finnlee Jones (born 2009) is a young American actor who has appeared in various television shows and films.
Overall, while the name Finnlee is a modern construction, its components have rich historical roots and cultural significance, reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural influences that have shaped the naming traditions of different societies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Finnlee over time
The chart below shows babies named Finnlee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Finnlee, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2008, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Finnlee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Finnlee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3577 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Finnlee
- 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
Finnlee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Finnlee in the UK right now?
In 2008, Finnlee was ranked #3687 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Finnlee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 4 babies registered as Finnlee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Finnlee?
A modern masculine name combining the Irish "Finn" and English "Lee".
How many people are called Finnlee in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Finnlee across the 2 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.