How Many People Are Named Talmage?

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

Talmage
Very Rare
American

Talmage is a very rare male name, with only 1,026 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 321,645 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1922 with 52 births, and now it's considered a classic, old-school choice.

~1,058
Living in US
1 in 313,279
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes wisdom
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Wise Reflective Mature
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,026
Worldwide Bearers
#235,437
Global Rank
🇭🇹 Haiti
1
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1
🇸🇪 Sweden
1
🇹🇭 Thailand
1
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,026 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 72
556
Would be under 30 (24%)
219
Would be 30–60 (10%)
1,506
Would be over 60 (66%)

All 2,281 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: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
94
Modern Appeal
16
International
5

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

📜 Talmage Through the Generations

Talmage has been a name through the generations, but its usage has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1922. With an estimated 1,026 people named Talmage living in the US today, the name has a strong connection to older generations, as 66% of those named Talmage are over 60 years old. This gives the name a unique character, as it's predominantly associated with individuals who were born during a different era, contributing to its nostalgic charm and rarity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Utah 254
North Carolina 94
Alabama 82
Mississippi 50
Kentucky 38
Arkansas 17
Tennessee 15
Texas 13
Georgia 11
South Carolina 10

✨ Similar Names to Talmage

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Talmage's American roots

📄 About the Name Talmage

How Many People Have the Name Talmage?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,058 people in the United States currently share the name Talmage. That works out to roughly 1 in every 313,279 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Talmage a Common or Rare Name?

Talmage 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 Talmage Mean?

Talmage means "modern coinage, evokes wisdom" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Talmage in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Talmage Most Popular?

The name Talmage reached peak popularity in 1922, with 52 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 Talmage?

Approximately 1,058 people named Talmage live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,058. That works out to roughly 1 in 313,279 Americans.

Is Talmage a rare name?

Talmage is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 313,279 Americans has this name.

What does the name Talmage mean?

Talmage means "modern coinage, evokes wisdom" and comes from American origins.

Is Talmage more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Talmage are male and 0% are female.

When was Talmage most popular?

Talmage peaked in 1922 with 52 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 US1,058
All-Time Births1,058
1 in X1 in 313,279
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age72
Peak Year1922
World Rank#235,437
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.