Tal Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
70% Masculine / 30% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'morning dew' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Tal
Tal is a Hebrew name meaning 'morning dew' or 'dew from heaven.' It is derived from the Hebrew word 'tal,' which literally translates to 'dew.' The name Tal is often associated with freshness, purity, and renewal, as dew is seen as a symbol of life and vitality. It is a unisex name and is commonly used in Israel.
Popularity of the Name Tal
The popularity for the name Tal peaked in popularity in the year 1963 with 87 births, which ranked number 1,982 out of 11,100 unique names for that year. Tal had the most female births in 1989 with 23, which ranked number 4,120 out of 14,548 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1963 with 87, which ranked number 814 out of 4,621 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Tal has declined slightly over the last ten years from 15 births to 14 births, a decline of -6.67%. Among males, Tal has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 14 births, an increase of 55.56%. Among females, Tal has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Tal
- 20 Year Trend of Tal: -68.89%
- 10 Year Trend of Tal: -6.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Tal: 55.56%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Tal: -100.00%
Popularity of Tal by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Tal. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Tal in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Tal is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Tal
- Total Births of Tal: 14 (-0.69%)
- Male Births of Tal: 15 (4.52%) 0
Given the downward trend of Tal over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.69% decrease in total births, for a total of 14 births in 2024. Male births for Tal have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 15 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.52%.