UK boy's name
Fynley
A modern invented name with possible relations to "finley" meaning fair-haired warrior or hero.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Fynley is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Fynley popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 34 births.
This profile covers 358 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1999 to 2023. 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 12% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 356 living people in the UK are called Fynley. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Fynley ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 34 boys were registered as Fynley.
- • About 356 living people in the UK are estimated to have Fynley as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2015
34 births
Estimated living
356
2026
Meaning
What does Fynley mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Fynley over time
The chart below shows babies named Fynley registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Fynley, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 34 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fynley by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Fynley 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 | #2895 | 31 | 4 |
| 2010s | #1395 | 204 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1618 | 120 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Fynley
- 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
Fynley: questions and answers
How popular is the name Fynley in the UK right now?
In 2023, Fynley was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Fynley most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 34 babies registered as Fynley in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Fynley?
A modern invented name with possible relations to "finley" meaning fair-haired warrior or hero.
How many people are called Fynley in the UK?
A total of 358 babies have been registered as Fynley across the 25 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.