Meaning and history
Tully has several possible origins. As a modern Irish surname-name it can descend from different Gaelic family or place names whose interpretations vary. In classical contexts it recalls Tullius, the Roman family name of the orator Cicero, whose deeper meaning is uncertain. These sources are unrelated, so no single translation fits every bearer. As a first name it is often transferred from a surname. A notable bearer is American professional wrestler Tully Blanchard.
20062006: 6 births, rank #15,152
2007: 5 births, rank #17,636
2008: no US SSA record for this spelling
2009: no US SSA record for this spelling
2010: 7 births, rank #13,448
20112011: no US SSA record for this spelling
2012: 5 births, rank #16,869
2013: 6 births, rank #14,582
2014: no US SSA record for this spelling
2015: no US SSA record for this spelling
20162016: 7 births, rank #12,876
2017: no US SSA record for this spelling
2018: 6 births, rank #13,793
2019: 10 births, rank #9,736
2020: 6 births, rank #13,453
20212021: 18 births, rank #6,414
2022: 22 births, rank #5,638
2023: 31 births, rank #4,454
2024: 38 births, rank #3,892
20252025: 21 births, rank #5,722
In 2025, 21 babies were recorded with the name Tully, ranking #5,722 among girls.