Tellis
boy nameTellis entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #1884 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#1884
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4168 |
| 1920s | #3559 |
| 1930s | #3721 |
| 1940s | #3261 |
| 1950s | #3813 |
| 1960s | #3699 |
| 1970s | #2770 |
| 1980s | #4981 |
| 1990s | #8004 |
| 2000s | #9916 |
| 2010s | #12194 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Tellis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tellis alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tellis in 2025?
- Tellis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Tellis most popular?
- Tellis peaked in 1975, reaching #1884 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tellis with classmates?
- Tellis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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