Telly
boy nameTelly entered the US charts in 1967, peaked at #468 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1967–2025
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rank today
#468
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3537 |
| 1970s | #1346 |
| 1980s | #3660 |
| 1990s | #4686 |
| 2000s | #6672 |
| 2010s | #9001 |
| 2020s | #10510 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Telly are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Telly 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 Telly in 2025?
- Telly is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Telly most popular?
- Telly peaked in 1974, reaching #468 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Telly with classmates?
- Telly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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