Talley
Pronunciation: [ t-AL-ee ]
Talley is a boy baby name. Ranked #20,177 in the US, popular nicknames include Tal, Tay, and Talie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Talley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 33 babies have been named Talley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Talley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,177 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,177
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Talley is also used as a girl name, ranked #13363.
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About the Name Talley
Talley is a boy name .
Is Talley a boy or girl name? Talley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,177 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,363. Talley is more commonly used as a girl name.
Talley is currently ranked #20,177 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Talley include Tal, Tay, Talie, and Tallie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis