Boy nameCurrently #13,980 in the USFalling
Telly
//ˈtɛli//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19745 lettersStarts with T
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Telly'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.
Telly's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Telly |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 47 |
| 1974 | 312 |
| 1975 | 296 |
| 1976 | 220 |
| 1977 | 148 |
| 1978 | 67 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Telly through the decades
- Telly peaked in 1974, when 312 babies were named Telly in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2011–2024), use of Telly has fallen 23% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Telly currently ranks #13,980 in the US and is cooling off.