Total births
195
Unisex name · since 1953
Finesse
Since 1953, U.S. Social Security records show 195 babies named Finesse, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 195
- total births
- 1953–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Finesse sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 195 recorded since 1953.
Social Security Administration records show Finesse recorded 195 times among girls since 1953, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 2015.
- 195 total births
- 1953–2015 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
195 girls have been named Finesse since 1953, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2015.
- 195
- total births
- 1953–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Finesse was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
18 babies were named Finesse in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Finesse's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Finesse's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Finesse at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Finesse popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–2015
- Peak year (1989)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
Finesse popularity over time - boys
47 total births recorded since 2013 (Finesse as boys' name)
Finesse by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Finesse's strongest decade.
87 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Finesse births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
- 1980s
1980s
60 births
- 1990s
1990s
87 births
- 2000s 14
2000s
14 births
- 2010s 27
2010s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 87 births (45% of all-time use).
Finesse by state
Where Finesse concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 6 | 3.1% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 2.6% |
Illinois share of Finesse's total US births 3.1%
Even split
6 of 195 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Finesse? ▼
Since 1953, Social Security records show 195 babies named Finesse. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 18 births.
When was Finesse most popular? ▼
Finesse was most popular in the 1990s decade with 87 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Finesse most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Finesse are Illinois (6 births), New Jersey (5 births).
Is Finesse a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Finesse is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 195 births, and as a boy's name it has 47 births.
How long has the name Finesse been used? ▼
Records for Finesse go back to 1953, giving 63 years of history through 2015.
What names are similar to Finesse? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Finley, Finnley, Finleigh, Finlee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Finesse's data
- Finesse's decade-level peak was the 1990s (87 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Finesses (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Finesse
Nearby Names Like Finesse
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Finesse
Finley Girl
#363 22,908 births
Finnley Girl
#1977 2,493 births
Finleigh Girl
#4027 1,090 births
Finlee Girl
#3274 1,077 births
Finn Girl
#11615 431 births
Compare Finesse side by side: Finesse vs Finley Finesse vs Finnley Finesse vs Finleigh
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1953–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Finesse: Baby Name Since 1953 - 195 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/finesse. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Finesse draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.