Tell
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,705 in 1988
10 babies were named Tell in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1982–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Tell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Tell, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Tell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTell first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1988, when it reached #3,705.
About the name Tell
Tell is a boy name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with T and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Tell for boys from 1982 to 2025, in 28 of those 44 years. Its best year was 1988, when it ranked #3,705 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.0 | 249,221 boys |
| 1990s | 2.8 | 355,872 boys |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 2,040,816 boys |
| 2010s | 2.6 | 389,105 boys |
| 2020s | 3.1 | 322,581 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Tell
What is the origin of the name Tell?
Tell has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Tell a boy or girl name?
Tell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tell?
Tell ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1988 (#3,705).