Holding steady, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Talley since 1914
Babies named Talley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 33 |
| 1920s | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 11 |
| 1960s | 5 | 10 |
| 1970s | 44 | 12 |
| 1980s | 25 | 0 |
| 1990s | 70 | 0 |
| 2000s | 111 | 0 |
| 2010s | 73 | 0 |
| 2020s | 32 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Talley is a modern, rare name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1969. Its peak came in 2000, when it saw its highest number of occurrences, though it has never ranked among the top names. As of 2025, it ranks 10,917, with an incidence of about 1 in 200,908 newborns. The name's trajectory has been stable, showing no dramatic rise or decline. Talley has no strong association with any U.S. state or region. Its etymology is essentially invented, possibly inspired by the popular -ley suffix found in names like Bailey or Hadley. Without a clear meaning or historical lineage, Talley remains a creative choice for parents seeking a distinctive, modern-sounding name.
Talley is a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the popular ending '-ley' with the initial 'Tal-' (possibly influenced by surnames or place names). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1969 and saw modest use during the 2000s, peaking in 2000. Its usage has remained rare and stable, with no clear etymological root in any traditional language.
Sibling names for Talley
Names that share Talley's style, for a brother or sister.
