Tinley is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Cris Tinley (1830–1900), English cricketer, one of the best slow bowlers of his time
Emmett Tinley, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, frontman for the folk/indie band The Prayer Boat
Mark Tinley (born 1963), British guitarist, programmer, sound engineer and record producer
Peter Tinley (born 1962), Australian soldier and politician
Scott Tinley (born 1956), former professional triathlete and twice winner of the Hawaii Ironman endurance race
