Telly Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTEL-ee / /ˈtɛli/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: 'to be whole'; English: diminutive of names like Teleman
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Telly is derived from the Greek word 'teleios', meaning whole or complete. It has been used as a diminutive form of various names in English-speaking countries. Telly gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, partly due to its association with television.
Trend Summary
The name Telly has seen limited popularity in the United States, often associated with the rise of television culture.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tellyn
International Variants
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Famous people named Telly
Telly Savalas was an American actor known for his role as Kojak in the television series of the same name.
Telly Leung is an American actor and singer recognized for his performances in Broadway musicals.
Fictional characters named Telly
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Telly was first seen in the United States in 1967. Telly has ranked as high as #799 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Telly has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Telly (1978)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 13 | |
| SC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 40 |
| 1974 | 294 |
| 1975 | 277 |
| 1976 | 207 |
| 1977 | 136 |
| 1978 | 59 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |