Total births
45
Boys' name · since 1974
Telley
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 45 babies named Telley, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 45
- total births
- 1974–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 89%
- born in that decade
45 boys have been named Telley since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Telley recorded 45 times among boys since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1981.
- 45 total births
- 1974–1981 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 89% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
45 boys have been named Telley since 1974, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1981.
- 45
- total births
- 1974–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 89%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
89% of everyone ever named Telley was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
14 babies were named Telley in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Telley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Telley splits its recorded history at 1976: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1974 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Telley at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Telley popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1981
- Peak year (1974)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Telley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Telley's strongest decade.
40 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 89% of all-time use.
Telley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
40 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 40 births (89% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Telley? ▼
45 babies have been named Telley since 1974. It was last recorded in 1981. The peak year was 1974 with 14 births.
When was Telley most popular? ▼
Telley was most popular in the 1970s decade with 40 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
How long has the name Telley been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Telley since 1974 -- 8 years through the most recent 1981 data.
What names are similar to Telley? ▼
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.
What to do with Telley's data
- Telley's decade-level peak was the 1970s (40 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Telley
Nearby Names Like Telley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Telley
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 Telley side by side: Telley vs Telly Telley vs Telvin Telley 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, 1974–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Telley: Baby Name Since 1974 - 45 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/telley. 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 Telley 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.