Tinslee
2025 SSA
About Tinslee
Tinslee is a modern feminine name that has emerged recently in English-speaking countries. Likely a creative invention combining the popular "-lee" ending with distinctive beginning syllables, possibly inspired by names like Tinsley (an English surname meaning "Tynni's clearing") with a modified spelling. The name gained some recognition following a high-profile medical case involving a child named Tinslee in Texas in 2019-2020. Tinslee has a delicate, contemporary sound that fits with current naming trends favoring unique names with familiar elements. While still very rare, it exemplifies the modern preference for distinctive names with melodic qualities and recognizable components.
Pronounced TINZ-lee.
As of October 2026, Tinslee ranked #5385 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3524 for girls in 2022.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #3,917 | 39 | 22 |
| 2017 | #4,912 | 28 | 16.2 |
| 2018 | #4,446 | 32 | 18.8 |
| 2019 | #3,840 | 39 | 23.2 |
| 2020 | #3,601 | 42 | 26 |
| 2021 | #3,726 | 41 | 25 |
| 2022 | #3,524 | 45 | 27.4 |
| 2023 | #4,727 | 29 | 18.1 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |