Telly
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #468 in 1974
0 babies were named Telly in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1967–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Telly you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryTelly first shows up in US birth records in 1967, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 58 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1974, when it reached #468.
About the name Telly
Telly is a boy name of English and Greek origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-lly”. US birth records list Telly for boys from 1967 to 2024, in 49 of those 58 years. Its best year was 1974, when it ranked #468 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.5 | 400,000 boys |
| 1970s | 66 | 15,177 boys |
| 1980s | 6.0 | 165,289 boys |
| 1990s | 7.5 | 132,802 boys |
| 2000s | 6.4 | 156,740 boys |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 283,286 boys |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 409,836 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 Telly
What is the origin of the name Telly?
Telly has English, Greek roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Telly a boy or girl name?
Telly is a boy name.
How popular is the name Telly?
Telly is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #468 in 1974.