Telly

Boy name

Telly has been given to 1,609 babies in the U.S. since 1967. It peaked in 1974.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,609

Peak year

1974 (312 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1967

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

5% girls / 95% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Telly — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kellygirl

556,365 babies since 1880

Nellygirl

7,871 babies since 1882

Ellygirl

4,595 babies since 1921

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FAQ

How popular is the name Telly?

Telly has been given to 1,609 babies in the U.S. since 1967. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Telly peak?

Telly peaked in 1974, when 312 babies were given the name.

Is Telly a girl or boy name?

Telly is primarily a boy name (95% of babies named Telly are boys).

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