Declining since 2007, #4,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Talen since 1982
Babies named Talen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 173 |
| 2000s | 910 |
| 2010s | 679 |
| 2020s | 192 |
Meaning & origin
Talen is a modern American name first recorded in 1982, reflecting the trend toward invented phonetically appealing names. It reached its peak popularity in 2006, when it ranked among more distinctive choices, but has since declined, with its trajectory falling since 2007. In 2025, Talen ranked 4,539 nationally, with a rarity of about 1 in every 77,640 births. While not among the most common names, its sound aligns with popular -en ending names like Caden and Mason.
Talen is a name that first appeared in the United States in the 1980s. It may have been coined from the word 'talon' (the claw of a bird) or as a variant of the surname Talen. Its modern usage places it among creative, phonetic coinages popular in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tal
Sibling names for Talen
Names that share Talen's style, for a brother or sister.
