Unisex · #7,608 in 2026

Tully

Current Rank
#7,608
Peak Rank
#1,162 (2004)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
-18%
👧 Girl peak #3,541 (263 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,162 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1900
First Year
2026
Last Year
2004
Peak Year
#1162
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
106
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1996
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#3541
Peak Rank
263
Total Count
17
Years Active

The Story of Tully

As a girl name

Tully first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1996, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 44 Tullys were born — ranking #3,541 that year. As of 2026, Tully ranks #3,541 for girls with 44 births, rising sharply (+252% over the past five years). In total, more than 263 Tullys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Tully first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1900, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 24 Tullys were born — ranking #3,735 that year. As of 2026, Tully ranks #7,608 for boys with 8 births, falling sharply (-18%). In total, more than 1K Tullys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Tully

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tully 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 Tully

What does the name Tully mean?
Tully is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1900. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Tully in 2026?
In 2026, Tully ranks #7,608 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Tully most popular?
Tully reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #1,162 that year with 24 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Tully most popular?
Tully has historically been most popular in Arizona, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tully.
Is Tully a unisex name?
Yes — Tully is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 20% of Tullys assigned female and 80% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Tully?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tully include Azel, Lemar, Markeith. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tully

Tully is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1900 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Tully's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #1,162. Use the chart and map above to compare Tully'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.