How Many People Are Named Tinsley?
Complete statistics for the name Tinsley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tinsley is a very rare female name, with only 4,454 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 74,093 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2020 with 387 births, showing a rising trend among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents adaptability and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 4,529 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tinsley Through the Generations
Tinsley stands out as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape, with its usage peaking in 2020. The name's current popularity is largely concentrated among younger individuals, with 4,379 of the 4,454 living bearers being under 30 years old. This stark age distribution underscores Tinsley's status as a genuinely modern name, favored by parents looking for something fresh and distinctive.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tinsley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Tinsley
How Many People Have the Name Tinsley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 14,443 people in the United States currently share the name Tinsley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 22,949 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Tinsley a Common or Rare Name?
Tinsley is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Tinsley Mean?
Tinsley means "creative variant of Tinsley" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tinsley in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Tinsley Most Popular?
The name Tinsley reached peak popularity in 2020, with 387 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Tinsley?
Approximately 14,443 people named Tinsley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 14,443. That works out to roughly 1 in 22,949 Americans.
Is Tinsley a rare name?
Tinsley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 22,949 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tinsley mean?
Tinsley means "creative variant of Tinsley" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Tinsley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Tinsley are male and 99% are female.
When was Tinsley most popular?
Tinsley peaked in 2020 with 387 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.