Tally
Pronunciation: [ t-AL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tally first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 82 babies have been named Tally in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tally is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,966 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,966
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Tally
Tally is a boy name .
Is Tally a boy or girl name? Tally is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,966 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,571. Tally is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tally is currently ranked #12,966 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tally include Tal, Tay, Taie, and Talkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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