Holding steady.
Popularity of Talbot since 1913
Babies named Talbot per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1969, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Talbot's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 44 |
| 1920s | 44 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 61 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 76 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Talbot is a rare English given name derived from a Norman surname, first recorded in U.S. data in 1913, its peak year. Despite never reaching a top 1000 ranking, it has a steady, if minimal, presence. The name's association with the Talbot hound gives it a distinctly English, traditional appeal. Its trajectory is stable, suggesting a consistent, niche usage over decades.
Talbot is from an English surname that originated as a Norman French personal name, Talibod, composed of the Germanic elements 'tal' (destruction) and 'bod' (message). The name became associated with a type of hunting dog, the Talbot hound, further solidifying its use as a surname. As a given name, it has been used sparingly since the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tal, Tally
Variants: Talbot
Sibling names for Talbot
Names that share Talbot's style, for a brother or sister.
