Tinley
Tinley is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Tynne's meadow or fenced clearing.
Origin and history
Tinley is a modern English surname-derived given name, historically connected to place names meaning Tynne's meadow or fenced meadow. It gained popularity in the United States during the early 21st century alongside similar modern surname choices like McKinley and Finley. It is predominantly used for girls in contemporary U.S. naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
3,663 babies in the United States have been named Tinley since 1880. It ranks #2915 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1361.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.9 %)
- IL (9.9 %)
- IN (7.2 %)
- OK (5.5 %)
- MO (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 189 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,710 |
| 2020-2029 | 764 |
Fun facts
- Tinley originated as an English habitational surname before becoming popular as a given name in the United States.
- The rise of Tinley reflects a broader U.S. naming trend favoring surname choices ending in the 'ee' sound.