How Many People Are Named Tally?
Complete statistics for the name Tally: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tally, a very rare female name, is held by just 603 people in the US today, making up 1 in 547,104 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1975 with 33 births; now, it's experiencing a slow rise, bridging classic and modern styles.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 686 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1975Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tally Through the Generations
Tally has seen its most significant presence in the late 20th century, with its peak year being 1975 when 33 babies were given this name. Today, the name is held by 603 individuals across the country, with a notable age distribution: 30% are under 30, 47% are aged 30-60, and 23% are over 60. This spread suggests a name that's both timeless and gradually regaining favor among parents seeking a unique yet familiar choice.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tally's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Tally
How Many People Have the Name Tally?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,025 people in the United States currently share the name Tally. That works out to roughly 1 in every 163,679 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tally a Common or Rare Name?
Tally is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Tally Mean?
Tally means "creative variant of Tali" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tally in SSA data, approximately 13% are male and 87% are female.
When Was Tally Most Popular?
The name Tally reached peak popularity in 1975, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Tally?
Approximately 2,025 people named Tally live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,025. That works out to roughly 1 in 163,679 Americans.
Is Tally a rare name?
Tally is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 163,679 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tally mean?
Tally means "creative variant of Tali" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Tally more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 13% of people named Tally are male and 87% are female.
When was Tally most popular?
Tally peaked in 1975 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.