Talan
Every Talan since 1985 — 4,033 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Talan
Talan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,439 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 4,033 American babies have been named Talan. Its peak came in 2006, when 1,081 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Talan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Talan 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 | — | — | 34 | #3,439 |
| 2024 | — | — | 39 | #3,154 |
| 2023 | — | — | 42 | #2,997 |
| 2022 | — | — | 36 | #3,330 |
| 2021 | — | — | 40 | #3,069 |
| 2020 | — | — | 46 | #2,724 |
| 2019 | — | — | 50 | #2,619 |
| 2018 | — | — | 51 | #2,544 |
| 2017 | — | — | 66 | #2,108 |
| 2016 | — | — | 90 | #1,736 |
| 2015 | — | — | 77 | #1,907 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,943 | 105 | #1,532 |
| 2013 | — | — | 136 | #1,284 |
| 2012 | — | — | 148 | #1,210 |
| 2011 | — | — | 139 | #1,248 |
| 2010 | — | — | 202 | #979 |
| 2009 | 6 | #17,069 | 266 | #826 |
| 2008 | — | — | 319 | #726 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,571 | 455 | #567 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,330 | 1,060 | #309 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,826 | 446 | #542 |
| 2004 | — | — | 20 | #4,396 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #7,181 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #6,983 |
| 2001 | — | — | 12 | #5,968 |
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| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,757 |
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| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Talan in 2025?
Talan ranked #3,439 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Talan?
4,033 babies have been named Talan in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Talan most popular?
Talan peaked in 2006, when 1,081 newborns received the name.
Is Talan a boy or girl name?
Talan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Talan rising or falling?
Talan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.