Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Tallie since 1890
Babies named Tallie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1972, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tallie's real moment was 1890.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 | 0 |
| 1900s | 11 | 10 |
| 1910s | 6 | 40 |
| 1920s | 10 | 39 |
| 1930s | 5 | 8 |
| 1940s | 0 | 10 |
| 1950s | 6 | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 99 | 0 |
| 1980s | 63 | 0 |
| 1990s | 85 | 0 |
| 2000s | 104 | 0 |
| 2010s | 96 | 0 |
| 2020s | 71 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tallie is a rare vintage name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1890, when it reached its peak rank of 8,860. As of 2025, it remains sparse with a 1-in-146,115 birth rate. The name shows no signs of a revival, having stayed in low stable use for over a century. Because Tallie did not appear in any top state listings, it is considered a national rarity. Its etymology is uncertain, likely a diminutive of Talia or an independent nickname, giving it a soft, informal feel. For parents seeking a truly uncommon short name, Tallie offers a sweet, old-fashioned alternative.
Tallie is likely a diminutive or variant spelling of Talia, which itself has multiple origins (Hebrew for "heaven's dew" or Greek for "blooming"), or of Tally, a short form of Talia or Natalie. Alternatively, it may be a feminine form of Talley, an English surname derived from a place name meaning "meadow" (from Old English "talu" meaning "story" or "tale"). The name first appeared in U.S. records in the 1890s but has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Tallie
Names that share Tallie's style, for a brother or sister.
