Teller
Meaningstoryteller · English
- US rank
- #2,091
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,091 in 2025
70 babies were named Teller in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,360 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2014–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Teller you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 24,390 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Teller, 70 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Teller would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTeller first shows up in US birth records in 2014, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearTeller is at its all-time high right now: #2,091 in 2025.
- New on the sceneTeller wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2014.
- TrendTeller has climbed 3,360 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,091. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Teller means “storyteller”.
About the name Teller
Teller is a boy name of English origin meaning “storyteller”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-ler”. US birth records list Teller for boys from 2014 to 2025, in 12 of those 12 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #2,091 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,091, with 70 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7.4 | 134,831 boys |
| 2020s | 18 | 55,096 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 Teller
What does the name Teller mean?
Teller means “storyteller” in English.
What is the origin of the name Teller?
Teller has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Teller a boy or girl name?
Teller is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Teller?
Teller ranked #2,091 for US boys in 2025, given to 70 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#2,091).