Talan
- US rank
- #3,379
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #309 in 2006
34 babies were named Talan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 690 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1985–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Talan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 50,251 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Talan, 34 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Talan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTalan first shows up in US birth records in 1985, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 40 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2006, when it ranked #309. Today it's #3,379, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendTalan has slipped 690 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,379. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Talan
Talan is a boy name of American and Welsh origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Talan for boys from 1985 to 2025, in 36 of those 41 years. Its best year was 2006, when it ranked #309 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,379, with 34 babies.
Origin:American namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.1 | 467,290 boys |
| 1990s | 3.3 | 305,810 boys |
| 2000s | 128 | 7,841 boys |
| 2010s | 56 | 17,781 boys |
| 2020s | 23 | 43,700 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Talan
What is the origin of the name Talan?
Talan has American, Welsh roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Talan a boy or girl name?
Talan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Talan?
Talan ranked #3,379 for US boys in 2025, given to 34 babies. Its best year was 2006 (#309).