How Many People Are Named Tal?

Complete statistics for the name Tal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Tal
Very Rare
Hebrew

Tal means 'mountain' in Hebrew, making it a strong choice for parents. Only 1,691 people named Tal live in the US today, which means 1 in 195,205 Americans have this name. The name peaked in popularity back in 1963 with 94 births.

~704
Living in US
1 in 470,809
Americans
1963
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Mountain
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

328,208
Worldwide Bearers
#3,179
Global Rank
🇸🇾 Syria
284,594
🇮🇱 Israel
32,426
🇺🇸 United States
3,754
🇮🇳 India
1,726
🇵🇰 Pakistan
898
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
758
🇹🇭 Thailand
627
🇨🇦 Canada
464
🇪🇬 Egypt
412
🇲🇦 Morocco
300

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,161 (69%)
♀ Female
529 (31%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
660
Would be under 30 (37%)
903
Would be 30–60 (50%)
234
Would be over 60 (13%)

All 1,797 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1963

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
56
Modern Appeal
54
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Tal Through the Generations

Tal's journey through the generations shows a steady presence but declining trend. With 1,691 living bearers in the US, it's considered very rare. Born in 1963, the peak year saw 94 births, a number that hasn't been matched since. Today, Tal's community is fairly evenly spread across ages, with 37% under 30, 50% aged 30-60, and 13% over 60. This distribution suggests a balance between classic and modern appeal, keeping the name relevant yet uncommon.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 257
California 177
Illinois 13
New Jersey 10
Texas 8
Louisiana 6
Georgia 5
Mississippi 5
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Tal

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tal's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Tal

How Many People Have the Name Tal?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 704 people in the United States currently share the name Tal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 470,809 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tal a Common or Rare Name?

Tal is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Tal Mean?

Tal means "mountain" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tal in SSA data, approximately 69% are male and 31% are female.

When Was Tal Most Popular?

The name Tal reached peak popularity in 1963, with 94 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Tal?

Approximately 704 people named Tal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 704. That works out to roughly 1 in 470,809 Americans.

Is Tal a rare name?

Tal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 470,809 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tal mean?

Tal means "mountain" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Tal more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 69% of people named Tal are male and 31% are female.

When was Tal most popular?

Tal peaked in 1963 with 94 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US704
All-Time Births704
1 in X1 in 470,809
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1963
World Rank#3,179
Male %69%
Female %31%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.