Tinsley
Tinsley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Tinsley
Root meaning: “woodland clearing, glade”
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From the unattested Old English personal name *Tynni + -s- + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”).
How popular is Tinsley?
Since 1880, 4,659 girls and 88 boys in the U.S. have been named Tinsley (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #721 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #3074 in 1947. In 2025, 213 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Tinsley FAQ
What does the name Tinsley mean?
Tinsley traces back to a root meaning "woodland clearing, glade". A female given name transferred from the surname. From the unattested Old English personal name *Tynni + -s- + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”).
What is the origin of the name Tinsley?
Tinsley is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Tinsley?
Since 1880, 4,659 girls and 88 boys in the U.S. have been named Tinsley (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #721 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #3074 in 1947. In 2025, 213 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tinsley a boy or girl name?
Tinsley is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,659 girls and 88 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.