Tinzley
A coined name possibly derived from a surname with Tin prefix.
Name Census estimates that about 147 living Americans carry the first name Tinzley. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tinzley today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tinzley births was 2012 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tinzley. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
147
~ 1 in 2,331,662 Americans
Peak year
2012
16 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,080
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Tinzley: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tinzley from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 111 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Tinzley remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tinzley by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tinzley during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tinzley
The given name Tinzley is a relatively modern creation, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to be a variant or diminutive form of the English name Tinsley, which itself is derived from the Old English words "tun" (meaning town or settlement) and "leah" (meaning meadow or woodland clearing). This suggests that the name Tinzley may have been initially used as a surname referring to someone who lived in a settlement situated in a meadow or clearing.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that directly reference the name Tinzley, some scholars speculate that it could be influenced by the Welsh name Tenby, which is the name of a town in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The name Tenby is thought to be derived from the Old English "Dynbych" or the Welsh "Dinbych," meaning "little fortress."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Tinzley appear to be relatively recent, with no notable figures bearing this name throughout history until the late 20th century. One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Tinzley is Tinzley Bradford, an American writer and journalist born in 1975, who has authored several books on parenting and family life.
Another notable individual named Tinzley is Tinzley Rand, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1982, who founded the clothing line "Tinzley Rand Designs." Her contemporary fashion label has gained popularity for its use of sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing practices.
In the field of music, Tinzley Wilkins is a British singer-songwriter born in 1989, known for her soulful, R&B-influenced sound. Her debut album, "Tinzley's Groove," was released in 2015 and garnered critical acclaim.
While the name Tinzley may not have a rich historical background, it has gained some prominence in recent years, with a few notable individuals bearing this unique moniker. As a relatively modern name, its popularity and usage may continue to evolve over time, potentially shedding more light on its origins and significance.
People
Tinzley + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tinzley as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tinzley: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tinzley?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 147 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tinzley going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,331,662 US residents.
Is Tinzley a common name?
We classify Tinzley as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 148 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tinzley most popular?
The single biggest year for Tinzley was 2012, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tinzley is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tinzley in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tinzley a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tinzley in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tinzley still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tinzley in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tinzley can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Tinzley?
See how many Americans are named Tinzley on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.