Tinsley
How to say it: TINZ-lee · /ˈtɪnzli/
English surname from a place in Yorkshire meaning 'Tynni's clearing' or 'Tynni's meadow'.
Tinsley was the 964th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 213 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 20% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,270 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #964 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 213 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,564 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −20% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,270 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely recent, almost all use of Tinsley falls in the last forty years. At its high in the 2020s, it is likely to slip back slightly.
What goes with it
Light and breathy across three syllables, Tinsley feels airy and modern. Brinley belongs nearby in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Tinsley is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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