How Many People Are Named Telly?
Complete statistics for the name Telly: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Telly is a very rare name, with only 1,493 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 221,066 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1974 with 312 births, but it's still considered a name between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 1,609 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: 1974Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Telly Through the Generations
Telly has seen a slow decline since its peak in 1974, reflecting a generational shift in naming trends. Today, the majority of people named Telly are aged between 30 and 60, with 83% falling into this age bracket. Interestingly, there are no individuals over 60 with this name, indicating a relatively young demographic for Telly.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Telly's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Telly
How Many People Have the Name Telly?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 292 people in the United States currently share the name Telly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,135,100 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Telly a Common or Rare Name?
Telly 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 Telly Mean?
Telly means "creative variant of Telly" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Telly in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.
When Was Telly Most Popular?
The name Telly reached peak popularity in 1974, with 312 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Telly?
Approximately 292 people named Telly live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 292. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,135,100 Americans.
Is Telly a rare name?
Telly is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,135,100 Americans has this name.
What does the name Telly mean?
Telly means "creative variant of Telly" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Telly more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Telly are male and 5% are female.
When was Telly most popular?
Telly peaked in 1974 with 312 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.