Tully
Every Tully since 1900 — 1,244 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tully
Tully is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,418 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 1,244 American babies have been named Tully — about 84% boys and 16% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tully stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tully year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,896 | 14 | #6,418 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,955 | 7 | #10,835 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,557 | 18 | #5,446 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,781 | 12 | #7,220 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,668 | 19 | #5,093 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,958 | 17 | #5,434 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,423 | 12 | #7,140 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,540 | 6 | #12,024 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #7,064 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,225 | 16 | #5,773 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,493 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,729 |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,388 | 7 | #10,641 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19,348 | 9 | #8,813 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #8,024 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,845 | 18 | #5,232 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,262 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,471 |
| 2007 | 5 | #20,362 | 14 | #6,243 |
| 2006 | 6 | #17,006 | 8 | #9,515 |
| 2005 | 5 | #19,012 | 12 | #6,605 |
| 2004 | — | — | 24 | #3,851 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,642 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #12,361 |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #12,197 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,767 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,654 |
| 1985 | — | — | 11 | #4,033 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #6,195 |
| 1975 | — | — | 13 | #3,070 |
| 1970 | — | — | 11 | #3,059 |
| 1965 | — | — | 12 | #2,466 |
| 1960 | — | — | 12 | #2,528 |
| 1955 | — | — | 8 | #3,187 |
| 1950 | — | — | 8 | #3,004 |
| 1945 | — | — | 6 | #3,304 |
| 1940 | — | — | 7 | #3,113 |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #4,109 |
| 1930 | — | — | 10 | #2,769 |
| 1925 | — | — | 11 | #2,742 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | 8 | #3,050 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,293 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Tully
- Tully Marshall Actor · 1864–1943
- Tully Bevilaqua Basketball player · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tully in 2025?
Tully ranked #6,418 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tully?
1,244 babies have been named Tully in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tully most popular?
Tully peaked in 2023, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Tully a boy or girl name?
Tully is used for both: about 16% of babies named Tully have been girls and 84% boys.
Is the name Tully rising or falling?
Tully is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tully?
Well-known people named Tully include Tully Marshall (actor), Tully Bevilaqua (basketball player).