Tallen
Every Tallen since 1987 — 583 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tallen
Tallen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,602 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 583 American babies have been named Tallen. Its peak came in 2006, when 47 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 Tallen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tallen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,602 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,430 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,853 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,206 |
| 2021 | 12 | #7,044 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,988 |
| 2019 | 15 | #6,067 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,900 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,753 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,452 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,278 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,515 |
| 2013 | 38 | #2,989 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,517 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3,294 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3,698 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3,213 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3,639 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,988 |
| 2006 | 47 | #2,571 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,170 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,456 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,208 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,684 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,439 |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,115 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,346 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tallen in 2025?
Tallen ranked #9,602 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tallen?
583 babies have been named Tallen in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tallen most popular?
Tallen peaked in 2006, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Tallen a boy or girl name?
Tallen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tallen rising or falling?
Tallen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.