Talen
Every Talen since 1982 — 2,026 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Talen
Talen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,686 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 2,026 American babies have been named Talen. Its peak came in 2006, when 223 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 Talen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Talen 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 | — | — | 22 | #4,686 |
| 2024 | — | — | 33 | #3,513 |
| 2023 | — | — | 32 | #3,621 |
| 2022 | — | — | 32 | #3,604 |
| 2021 | — | — | 38 | #3,170 |
| 2020 | — | — | 35 | #3,260 |
| 2019 | — | — | 53 | #2,521 |
| 2018 | — | — | 42 | #2,884 |
| 2017 | — | — | 29 | #3,757 |
| 2016 | — | — | 41 | #2,927 |
| 2015 | — | — | 58 | #2,295 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,417 | 70 | #2,040 |
| 2013 | — | — | 80 | #1,808 |
| 2012 | — | — | 94 | #1,654 |
| 2011 | — | — | 93 | #1,643 |
| 2010 | — | — | 119 | #1,407 |
| 2009 | — | — | 117 | #1,442 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,281 | 136 | #1,283 |
| 2007 | — | — | 197 | #992 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,986 | 216 | #904 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,233 | 79 | #1,708 |
| 2004 | — | — | 36 | #2,876 |
| 2003 | 5 | #18,125 | 31 | #3,106 |
| 2002 | — | — | 29 | #3,179 |
| 2001 | — | — | 42 | #2,380 |
| 2000 | 5 | #17,332 | 27 | #3,215 |
| 1995 | — | — | 16 | #4,025 |
| 1990 | — | — | 11 | #4,952 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Talen in 2025?
Talen ranked #4,686 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Talen?
2,026 babies have been named Talen in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Talen most popular?
Talen peaked in 2006, when 223 newborns received the name.
Is Talen a boy or girl name?
Talen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Talen rising or falling?
Talen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.