Talan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'storyteller' or 'one who tells', Talan is a modern name with Old English origins.
Meaning of the Name Talan
Talan is a modern name derived from the Old English word 'tal' meaning 'to tell'. It conveys the meaning of a storyteller or someone with the ability to share captivating tales. The name has a strong literary association and is often chosen for its creative and expressive qualities.
Popularity of the Name Talan
The popularity for the name Talan peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 1,060 births, which ranked number 621 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Talan had the most female births in 2006 with 21, which ranked number 6,122 out of 20,061 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2006 with 1,060, which ranked number 309 out of 14,041 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Talan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 148 births to 36 births, a decline of -75.68%. Among males, Talan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 148 births to 36 births, a decline of -75.68%.
Nationwide Popularity of Talan
- 20 Year Trend of Talan: 260.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Talan: -75.68%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Talan: -75.68%
Popularity of Talan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Talan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Talan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Talan is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Talan
- Total Births of Talan: 31 (-13.18%)
- Male Births of Talan: 31 (-13.18%)
Given the downward trend of Talan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -13.18% decrease in total births, for a total of 31 births in 2024. Male births for Talan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 31 male births in 2024, a decrease of -13.18%.