Declining since 2021, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Taliesin since 1993
Babies named Taliesin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 81 |
Meaning & origin
Taliesin is a rare Welsh name tied to one of the most storied figures in Celtic mythology. Since its first recorded U.S. birth in 1993, it has remained infrequent, peaking in popularity in 2021 with a rank of 7,194 in 2025, and has recently shown a slight decline. With a 1-in-155,280 occurrence rate, it is a distinctive choice for parents drawn to Welsh heritage and literary resonance. The name carries the aura of the legendary bard and the architectural legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin studio, though no top states have reported significant concentrations. Its sharp decline in use since 2021 suggests a passing trend among those seeking uncommon mythological names.
Taliesin derives from the Old Welsh elements "tal" (brow, front) and "iesin" (radiant, shining). It is the name of the semi-legendary 6th-century poet Taliesin, chief bard of the courts of several Brythonic kings. The name was revived in the 19th century through romanticized literature and the Arts and Crafts movement, most notably by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who named his Wisconsin estate Taliesin.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tal, Tali
Sibling names for Taliesin
Names that share Taliesin's style, for a brother or sister.
