Boy · #6,263 in 2026

Telley

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

Current Rank

#6,263

Peak Rank

#2,674 (1974)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

1981

Last Year

1974

Peak Year

#2674

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Telley

Telley first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1974, with 14 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 14 Telleys were born — ranking #2,674 that year. As of 2026, Telley ranks #6,263 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 45 Telleys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Telley

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Telley

What does the name Telley mean?

Telley is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Telley in 2026?

In 2026, Telley ranks #6,263 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Telley most popular?

Telley reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #2,674 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Telley a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Telley?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Telley include Larone, Ladale, Anthonie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Telley

Telley is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 45 births in the dataset. Telley's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #2,674. Use the chart and map above to compare Telley'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.