Declining since 1985, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Talmadge since 1886
Babies named Talmadge per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 42 |
| 1900s | 97 |
| 1910s | 576 |
| 1920s | 1,132 |
| 1930s | 1,085 |
| 1940s | 705 |
| 1950s | 533 |
| 1960s | 446 |
| 1970s | 332 |
| 1980s | 225 |
| 1990s | 163 |
| 2000s | 142 |
| 2010s | 101 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Talmadge is a rare given name that saw its greatest popularity in the early 20th century. First recorded in 1886, it reached its peak rank in 1933, when it was most common among baby boys. Since 1985, its usage has steadily declined, and by 2025 it ranked 8,910th, with a frequency of about 1 in 213,510 births. Though it never had strong ties to any specific U.S. state, Talmadge remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a vintage surname name with a straightforward pronunciation.
Talmadge is a transferred use of the English surname Talmadge, which likely originates from a place name. The first element may be Old English 'talu' meaning 'lake' or 'tail', though the precise derivation is uncertain. As a given name, it emerged in the late 19th century, peaking in popularity in the 1930s.
Where Talmadge is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tal, Tam
Variants: Talmage, Tallmadge
Sibling names for Talmadge
Names that share Talmadge's style, for a brother or sister.
