How Many People Are Named Talmadge?

Complete statistics for the name Talmadge in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Talmadge
Very Rare
5,662
Estimated People
1 in 58,283
1 in X Americans
1933
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
5,626 (99%)
♀ Female
36 (1%)
99%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 81

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 494
Arkansas 64
California 6
Florida 118
Georgia 783
Kentucky 100
Louisiana 69
Mississippi 239
North Carolina 538
South Carolina 306
Tennessee 97
Texas 166
Virginia 79
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 25.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Talmadge

How Many People Have the Name Talmadge in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,662 people in the United States currently share the name Talmadge. That works out to roughly 1 in every 58,283 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Talmadge a Common or Rare Name?

Talmadge is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Talmadge Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Talmadge are covered in full on the Talmadge name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Talmadge Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Talmadge in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female. Talmadge is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Talmadge Most Popular?

The name Talmadge reached peak popularity in 1933, with 173 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Talmadge Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Talmadge across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Talmadge?

Approximately 5,662 people in the United States share the name Talmadge, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Talmadge a rare name?

Talmadge is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 58,283 Americans has this name.

What does the name Talmadge mean?

The meaning and origin of Talmadge is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Talmadge more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Talmadge are male and 1% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Talmadge most popular?

The name Talmadge reached its peak in 1933, with 173 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People5,662
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 58,283
GenderMale
Avg Age81
Peak Year1933
Male %99%
Female %1%

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