How Many People Are Named Talen?

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

Talen
Very Rare
Old Norse

Talen means 'to strive' in Old Norse, making it a name for someone who's always pushing forward. That's only fitting since just 1,978 people named Talen live in the US today, or 1 in 166,837 Americans. The name peaked in 2006 with 223 births, showing it's still a modern choice.

~126
Living in US
1 in 2,630,550
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To strive
🌐
Origin
Old Norse
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious Driven
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 represents introspection, spirituality, and a quest for knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,011
Worldwide Bearers
#225,156
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,978
🇲🇾 Malaysia
4
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
2
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
🇵🇰 Pakistan
2
🇹🇭 Thailand
2
🇹🇷 Turkey
2
🇳🇵 Nepal
2
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,934 (98%)
♀ Female
44 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
1,871
Would be under 30 (93%)
133
Would be 30–60 (7%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,004 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
5

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

📜 Talen Through the Generations

Talen, with its origins in Old Norse, has seen a steady rise and decline in popularity over the years. Born in the early 2000s, most people named Talen are now in their late teens or early twenties, with 1,871 under 30 and only 133 aged between 30 and 60. This makes it a genuinely modern name, with 93% of those named Talen being under 30. The name's peak year was 2006, when 223 babies were given the name, but since then, it's been on a slight decline, reflecting changing trends in naming choices.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 91
Texas 66
Florida 46
Ohio 37
Minnesota 32
Pennsylvania 30
Louisiana 27
Georgia 19
Utah 19
Washington 19

✨ Similar Names to Talen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Talen's Old Norse roots

📄 About the Name Talen

How Many People Have the Name Talen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 126 people in the United States currently share the name Talen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,630,550 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Talen a Common or Rare Name?

Talen 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 Talen Mean?

Talen means "to strive" and comes from Old Norse origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Talen in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Talen Most Popular?

The name Talen reached peak popularity in 2006, with 223 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 Talen?

Approximately 126 people named Talen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 126. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,630,550 Americans.

Is Talen a rare name?

Talen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,630,550 Americans has this name.

What does the name Talen mean?

Talen means "to strive" and comes from Old Norse origins.

Is Talen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Talen are male and 2% are female.

When was Talen most popular?

Talen peaked in 2006 with 223 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 US126
All-Time Births126
1 in X1 in 2,630,550
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2006
World Rank#225,156
Male %98%
Female %2%

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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.