Hedge, enclosure, or a modern invented name
Tinslee is a modern American invention, likely derived from the English surname Tinsley. The surname originates from a place name in South Yorkshire, meaning 'Tynni's field' or 'enclosure.' It follows the popular trend of adding the '-lee' suffix to create a whimsical, contemporary sound.
Less common today
Tinslee isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,532 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
