Boy · #3,156 in 2026

Teller

Name: Popularity of the name Teller in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Teller, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,156

Peak Rank

#3,156 (2026)

Total Babies

275

5-Yr Trend

+138%

2023

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#12120

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Teller

Teller first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2014, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 39 Tellers were born — ranking #3,156 that year. As of 2026, Teller ranks #3,156 for baby boys with 39 births, rising sharply (+138% over the past five years). In total, more than 275 Tellers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Teller

Phonetically similar names — useful when Teller is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Teler
Tiller
Tler
Tuller
Taylor
Tyler
Taller
Tailor
Tayler
Tiler
Tailer
Tylor

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Teller

What does the name Teller mean?

Teller is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2014. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Teller in 2026?

In 2026, Teller ranks #3,156 among boys' names in the U.S., with 39 babies given the name that year.

When was Teller most popular?

Teller reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,156 that year with 39 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Teller most popular?

Teller has historically been most popular in Oklahoma, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Teller.

Is Teller a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Teller is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Teller?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Teller include Tamer, Destiny, Nashaun. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Teller

Teller is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 275 births in the dataset. Teller's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,156. Use the chart and map above to compare Teller's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.