Tinley
A female given name transferred from the surname.
Every Tinley since 2002 — 3,663 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tinley
Tinley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,748 in 2025 with 63 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 3,663 American babies have been named Tinley. Its peak came in 2016, when 358 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tinley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tinley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | #2,748 |
| 2024 | 79 | #2,345 |
| 2023 | 93 | #2,089 |
| 2022 | 143 | #1,517 |
| 2021 | 180 | #1,283 |
| 2020 | 206 | #1,151 |
| 2019 | 275 | #959 |
| 2018 | 274 | #966 |
| 2017 | 328 | #829 |
| 2016 | 358 | #795 |
| 2015 | 278 | #976 |
| 2014 | 236 | #1,088 |
| 2013 | 251 | #1,000 |
| 2012 | 259 | #976 |
| 2011 | 273 | #948 |
| 2010 | 178 | #1,327 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,298 |
| 2008 | 16 | #8,080 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,490 |
| 2006 | 29 | #4,945 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,592 |
| 2004 | 29 | #4,698 |
| 2003 | 34 | #4,029 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,657 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tinley mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Tinley in 2025?
Tinley ranked #2,748 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 63 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tinley?
3,663 babies have been named Tinley in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tinley most popular?
Tinley peaked in 2016, when 358 newborns received the name.
Is Tinley a boy or girl name?
Tinley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tinley rising or falling?
Tinley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.