Tally
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,663 in 1958
13 babies were named Tally in the US in 2025. It has climbed 5,568 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1947–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Tally you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Tally, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Tally would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTally first shows up in US birth records in 1926, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 99 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1958, when it reached #2,663.
- TrendTally has climbed 5,568 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Tally
Tally is a girl name of French origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-lly”. US birth records list Tally for girls from 1947 to 2025, in 62 of those 79 years. Its best year was 1958, when it ranked #2,663 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.9 | 1,071,429 girls |
| 1950s | 2.2 | 456,621 girls |
| 1960s | 3.6 | 277,008 girls |
| 1970s | 9.0 | 111,483 girls |
| 1980s | 3.7 | 272,480 girls |
| 1990s | 3.6 | 280,112 girls |
| 2000s | 4.3 | 229,885 girls |
| 2010s | 2.8 | 362,319 girls |
| 2020s | 6.0 | 167,598 girls |
Other spellings of Tally
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Tally
What is the origin of the name Tally?
Tally has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Tally a boy or girl name?
Tally is a girl name.
How popular is the name Tally?
Tally ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1958 (#2,663).