Boy nameCurrently #9,738 in the USRising
Tel
//ˈtɛl//
1 syllablePeak year: 19853 lettersStarts with T
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Tel's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Tel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Tel |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Tel through the decades
- Tel peaked in 1985, when 11 babies were named Tel in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2005–2024), use of Tel has fallen 22% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Tel currently ranks #9,738 in the US and is on the rise.