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TINZ-lee
Tinsley
OriginEnglish surname
Meaning"Tynni's meadow"
GenderGirl
About Tinsley
The name Tinsley peaked for girls at #721 in 2020. The name is most popular in Montana, Mississippi, and Kentucky. Tinsley is occasionally used for boys in 2017.
Pronounced TINZ-lee. 2 syllables.
As of September 2026, Tinsley ranked #1112 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #721 in 2020.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,137 | 221 | 123.7 |
| 2015 | #1,010 | 266 | 149 |
| 2016 | #966 | 280 | 158 |
| 2017 | #842 | 324 | 187.7 |
| 2018 | #777 | 352 | 206.9 |
| 2019 | #807 | 341 | 203.2 |
| 2020 | #721 | 387 | 239.4 |
| 2021 | #900 | 301 | 183.4 |
| 2022 | #915 | 300 | 182.9 |
| 2023 | #1,007 | 252 | 157.1 |
| 2024 | #1,373 | 165 | 101.8 |
| 2025 | #1,112 | 213 | 132.5 |
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- Boyd Tinsley
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- C.C Tinsley
famed private detective from 1920s who disappeared looking for the Sodder children
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- Tinsley Adea Carmichael
character in the "It Girl" book series
- Tinsley Wharton
minor character on the TV show "Degrassi"
- The Tinsley Cooling Towers
demolished in 2008
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