Declining since 2010, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Talin since 1977
Babies named Talin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 | 0 |
| 1980s | 82 | 10 |
| 1990s | 92 | 57 |
| 2000s | 86 | 255 |
| 2010s | 62 | 283 |
| 2020s | 41 | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Talin entered U.S. records in 1988 and has always been an uncommon choice. Its peak year came in 2009, and since 2010 its frequency has been falling. In 2025 it ranked 10,695th, with approximately 1 in 284,679 newborns receiving the name. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered, idiosyncratic use. Talin's appeal likely lies in its simple, melodic sound and its ambiguity of origin and gender.
The name Talin has multiple possible origins. It may be an Armenian name derived from the word t'alin meaning "branch," also the name of a town in Armenia. Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage in English-speaking countries, possibly a variant of Talon or a blend of Tali and Lynn. Its use in the United States began in the late 1980s, and it has been given to both boys and girls, though it remains rare.
“Talin” around the world
Where Talin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tal, Lin
Sibling names for Talin
Names that share Talin's style, for a brother or sister.
