Telly
girl nameTelly entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #3514 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#3514
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #7471 |
| 1970s | #5086 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Telly are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Telly alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Telly in 2025?
- Telly is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Telly most popular?
- Telly peaked in 1975, reaching #3514 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Telly with classmates?
- Telly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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