Declining since 2006, #3,379 for boys today.
Popularity of Talan since 1985
Babies named Talan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 2,598 |
| 2010s | 1,064 |
| 2020s | 237 |
Meaning & origin
Talan first appeared in U.S. records in 1985, a relatively recent addition to the naming landscape. Its peak year was 2006, when it saw its highest usage, and since then it has been on a downward trajectory as of 2025, when it ranked 3,379th. The name's rarity is reflected in its 1-in-50,238 frequency in 2025. Talan's origins are unclear, but it fits a pattern of modern invented names or possibly a respelling of Talon. While it has never been heavily concentrated in any particular state, its style aligns with contemporary invented names. Parents drawn to Talan may also consider siblings names like Ayla, Brielle, Boden, or Caleb.
Talan first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1985, coinciding with a trend of invented names ending in -an and -on. It may be a respelling of Talon, which refers to the claw of a bird of prey, but there is no direct etymological link. The name gained modest popularity in the early 2000s, peaking in 2006. Its use has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: T, Tally
Sibling names for Talan
Names that share Talan's style, for a brother or sister.
