Findley
Every Findley since 1941 — 472 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Findley
Findley is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,337 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1941, 472 American babies have been named Findley — about 74% boys and 26% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2015, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Findley stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Findley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 11 | #7,337 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,040 | 15 | #5,997 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,574 | 26 | #4,147 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,254 | 14 | #6,251 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,451 | 19 | #4,985 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,792 | 21 | #4,598 |
| 2019 | — | — | 27 | #3,931 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,773 | 22 | #4,515 |
| 2017 | 9 | #10,995 | 25 | #4,148 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,344 | 26 | #4,027 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,209 | 29 | #3,723 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,539 | 18 | #5,121 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,518 | 15 | #5,749 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13,972 | 9 | #8,380 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,555 | 12 | #6,723 |
| 2010 | — | — | 14 | #6,146 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #6,936 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,432 | 7 | #10,218 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,548 | 10 | #7,776 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,054 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #12,016 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Findley in 2025?
Findley ranked #7,337 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Findley?
472 babies have been named Findley in the United States since 1941, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Findley most popular?
Findley peaked in 2015, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Findley a boy or girl name?
Findley is used for both: about 26% of babies named Findley have been girls and 74% boys.
Is the name Findley rising or falling?
Findley has been roughly stable over the past decade.