Tinsley
Tinsley is a girl name of English origin meaning “Tynni's meadow”, pronounced TINZ-lee. It ranked #1112 in the United States in 2025, given to 213 babies, and peaked at #721 in 2020. Common nicknames: Tins, Lee.
How popular is Tinsley in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Tinsley mean, and where does it come from?
Tinsley is an English place name in South Yorkshire, recorded in Domesday, and generally read as the meadow of a woman called Tynni. It is unrelated to tinsel, which comes from the French for sparkle, though the resemblance has not hurt it. As an American girls' name it is recent: the records begin in 1982, it entered the top thousand in 2016 and peaked in 2020. It belongs with Kinsley, Ainsley and Paisley, and it is the rarest of that group.
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Famous People Named Tinsley
- Tinsley Mortimer — American socialite and television personality
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Tinsley mean?
Tinsley is a girl name of English origin meaning "Tynni's meadow." Tinsley is an English place name in South Yorkshire, recorded in Domesday, and generally read as the meadow of a woman called Tynni. It is unrelated to tinsel, which comes from the French for sparkle, though the resemblance has not hurt it.
How do you pronounce Tinsley?
Tinsley is pronounced TINZ-lee. Common variations include Tinslee, Tinsleigh.
Is Tinsley a girl name?
Yes, Tinsley is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Tins, Lee.