Total births
46
Boys' name · since 1974
Tellas
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 46 babies named Tellas, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 46
- total births
- 1974–1979
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Tellas is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 46 have been recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tellas has been recorded 46 times among boys since 1974, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1979.
- 46 total births
- 1974–1979 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
46 boys have been named Tellas since 1974, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1979.
- 46
- total births
- 1974–1979
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Tellas was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
12 babies were named Tellas in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Tellas's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tellas splits its recorded history at 1977: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1979 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tellas at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Tellas popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1979
- Peak year (1977)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Tellas by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tellas's strongest decade.
46 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Tellas births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 46 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tellas? ▼
46 babies have been named Tellas since 1974. It was last recorded in 1979. The peak year was 1977 with 12 births.
When was Tellas most popular? ▼
Tellas was most popular in the 1970s decade with 46 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Tellas been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tellas since 1974 -- 6 years through the most recent 1979 data.
What names are similar to Tellas? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Telly, Telvin, Telford, Tellis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Tellas
Nearby Names Like Tellas
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tellas
Telly Boy
#12633 1,527 births
Telvin Boy
#11250 588 births
Telford Boy
348 births
Tellis Boy
295 births
Teller Boy
#3520 270 births
Compare Tellas side by side: Tellas vs Telly Tellas vs Telvin Tellas vs Telford
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–1979 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tellas: Baby Name Since 1974 - 46 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tellas. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tellas draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.