Declining since 2007, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Talyn since 1986
Babies named Talyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17 | 5 |
| 1990s | 145 | 77 |
| 2000s | 399 | 392 |
| 2010s | 302 | 331 |
| 2020s | 109 | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Talyn entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1986, a period when invented names with fashionable endings gained traction. It reached its peak popularity in 2006, with a trajectory that has been falling since 2007. By 2025, Talyn ranked 6116th, given to about 1 in 84,593 newborns. This pattern reflects a typical arc for modern coinages: a sharp rise, a brief peak, and a gradual decline. As a unisex name, Talyn has been more common for girls, though it has never been tied to any particular state or region. Its appeal lies in its melodic sound and resemblance to established names like Talon and Taryn, yet it remains a distinctive choice with no historical baggage.
Talyn is a modern coinage, likely created by blending sounds from names such as Tatum, Taylor, and Kaitlyn. It first appeared in the United States in 1986 and has been used for both boys and girls, though its popularity peaked in 2006. The name does not have a long historical or cultural tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tal, Lyn
Sibling names for Talyn
Names that share Talyn's style, for a brother or sister.
