Findlay
Every Findlay since 2003 — 323 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Findlay
Findlay is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,106 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 323 American babies have been named Findlay — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2016, when 34 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 Findlay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Findlay 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 | — | — | 6 | #11,106 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,543 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,006 | 11 | #7,428 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,150 | 19 | #5,094 |
| 2021 | — | — | 15 | #5,861 |
| 2020 | — | — | 20 | #4,753 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,644 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,467 |
| 2017 | — | — | 18 | #5,161 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,162 | 25 | #4,131 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,123 | 22 | #4,439 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,221 | 18 | #5,120 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,433 | 9 | #8,327 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,427 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #11,289 |
| 2010 | — | — | 13 | #6,468 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #7,889 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,517 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,251 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #9,902 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #7,845 |
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| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #9,988 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Findlay in 2025?
Findlay ranked #11,106 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Findlay?
323 babies have been named Findlay in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Findlay most popular?
Findlay peaked in 2016, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Findlay a boy or girl name?
Findlay is used for both: about 12% of babies named Findlay have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Findlay rising or falling?
Findlay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.