Tinley

Tinley: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Tinley

  • A female given name transferred from the surname.

Etymology

Probably a variant of Tenley.

How popular is Tinley?

63U.S. babies in 2025
#795peak rank (2016)
3,663babies since 1880

Since 1880, 3,663 girls in the U.S. have been named Tinley. Its highest rank for girls was #795 in 2016. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025358 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Tinley FAQ

What does the name Tinley mean?

A female given name transferred from the surname. Probably a variant of Tenley.

What is the origin of the name Tinley?

Tinley is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.

How popular is the name Tinley?

Since 1880, 3,663 girls in the U.S. have been named Tinley. Its highest rank for girls was #795 in 2016. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Tinley a boy or girl name?

Tinley is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,663 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.