Boy nameCurrently #9,739 in the USSteady
Tell
//ˈtɛl//
1 syllablePeak year: 19884 lettersStarts with T
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Tell'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.
Tell's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Tell |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Tell through the decades
- Tell peaked in 1988, when 13 babies were named Tell in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2010–2024), use of Tell has risen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Tell currently ranks #9,739 in the US and is holding steady.