Tully Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TUL-ee /ˈtʌli/
Origin: Irish; Latin
Meaning: Irish: 'hill'; Latin: 'to be strong'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tully has its roots in the Latin name "Tullius," which is derived from the Roman family name "Tullius." This name is believed to originate from the Latin word "tullius," meaning "to be in a state of readiness" or "to be prepared." The name entered the English language through the influence of the Romans and their expansion across Europe, particularly during the Roman occupation of Britain, which lasted from the 1st to the 5th centuries AD. As Latin evolved and influenced the vernacular languages of Europe, Tullius was adapted into various forms, eventually leading to the modern English version, Tully.
Historically, the name Tully is associated with notable figures in Roman history, including the famous orator and statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero, who lived during the 1st century BC. Cicero's contributions to philosophy, politics, and rhetoric have left a lasting legacy, and his works were widely studied throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
The name Tully also appears in various historical texts and documents, often linked to the aristocracy and educated classes, which helped to maintain its presence in literature and society. Culturally, the name Tully has been embraced in various traditions and has been used in literature and the arts.
It carries connotations of eloquence and intellect, largely due to its association with Cicero. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Tull" or "Tully" have emerged in different cultures, reflecting a more informal or affectionate usage.
The name's historical significance and its connections to classical education have contributed to its endurance in various contexts, making it a name with rich historical and cultural resonance.
Famous people named Tully
In this section, you will find notable people named Tully. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Tully who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Tully who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Tully Blanchard is a professional wrestler best known for his time in the NWA, WCW, and WWE.
Tully Arnot is a musician best known for his work with the band The Tullys.
Fictional characters named Tully
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Tully is a fictional character from the film Tully. She is a night nanny who helps a struggling mother cope with the challenges of parenthood.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tully was first seen in the United States in 1900.
Tully has ranked as high as #5740 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Texas, and Arizona.
In the past 5 years the name Tully has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tully is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tully was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tully.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | 14 | 21 |
| 2024 | 45 | 7 | 38 |
| 2023 | 49 | 18 | 31 |
| 2022 | 34 | 12 | 22 |
| 2021 | 37 | 19 | 18 |
| 2020 | 23 | 17 | 6 |
| 2019 | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| 2018 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| 2017 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 23 | 16 | 7 |
| 2015 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| 2012 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| 2011 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 25 | 18 | 7 |
| 2009 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 19 | 14 | 5 |
| 2006 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| 2005 | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| 2004 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| 1995 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1993 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1992 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1991 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1987 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1986 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1985 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1982 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1981 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1980 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1979 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1978 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1977 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1976 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1975 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1974 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1973 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1972 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1971 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1970 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1969 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1968 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1967 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1966 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1965 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1964 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1963 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1962 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1961 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1960 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1959 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1958 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1957 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1956 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1955 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1954 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1952 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1951 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1950 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1948 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1946 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1945 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1942 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1941 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1940 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1939 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1938 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1937 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1936 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1935 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1934 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1933 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1932 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1930 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1929 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1927 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1926 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1925 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1924 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1923 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1922 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1921 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1919 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1918 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1917 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1916 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1915 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1914 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1913 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1900 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Top States for Tully (1986)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |