Talal
Every Talal since 1971 — 739 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Talal
Talal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,175 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 739 American babies have been named Talal. Its peak came in 2014, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Talal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Talal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #5,175 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,181 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,636 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,439 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,519 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,651 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,532 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,085 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,876 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,082 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,161 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,450 |
| 2013 | 25 | #4,047 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,117 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3,501 |
| 2010 | 19 | #5,018 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,390 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,459 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,351 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,655 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,612 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,218 |
| 2003 | 16 | #5,012 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,682 |
| 2001 | 15 | #5,109 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,362 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,826 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,759 |
| 1985 | 8 | #5,092 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,889 |
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Famous people named Talal
- Talal of Jordan Politician · 1909–1972
- Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Businessperson · b. 1938
- Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Politician · 1931–2018
- Talal El Karkouri Soccer player · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Talal in 2025?
Talal ranked #5,175 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Talal?
739 babies have been named Talal in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Talal most popular?
Talal peaked in 2014, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Talal a boy or girl name?
Talal is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Talal rising or falling?
Talal is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Talal?
Well-known people named Talal include Talal of Jordan (politician), Talal Abu-Ghazaleh (businessperson), Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (politician).