Tinsley

Meaning of Tinsley

From Tinsley, a place name meaning "Tynni's wood or clearing."

Tinsley has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Tinsley

After ranking as high as #721 in 2020, Tinsley has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Tinsley

• Tinsley Mortimer
  American socialite and businesswoman
• Tinsley Grimes
  YouTuber and social media personality
• Tinsley Ellis
  American blues and rock musician
• Tinsley Randolph Harrison
  American physician and author
• Tinsley Lindley
  British field hockey player

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Questions about the name Tinsley

What does the name Tinsley mean?

Tinsley means from tinsley, a place name meaning "tynni's wood or clearing.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Tinsley a boy's or a girl's name?

Tinsley is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Tinsley?

Tinsley did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Tinsley most popular?

Tinsley peaked at #721 in 2020.