How Many People Are Named Talmage?

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

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Talmage
Very Rare
2,281
Estimated People
1 in 144,673
1 in X Americans
1922
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
2,281 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 72

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 82
Arkansas 17
Georgia 11
Idaho 5
Kentucky 38
Mississippi 50
North Carolina 94
Oklahoma 6
South Carolina 10
Tennessee 15
Texas 13
Utah 254
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Talmage

How Many People Have the Name Talmage in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,281 people in the United States currently share the name Talmage. That works out to roughly 1 in every 144,673 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 Talmage a Common or Rare Name?

Talmage 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 Talmage Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown: Is Talmage Male or Female?

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

The name Talmage reached peak popularity in 1922, with 52 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Talmage Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Talmage 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 Talmage?

Approximately 2,281 people in the United States share the name Talmage, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Talmage a rare name?

Talmage is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 144,673 Americans has this name.

What does the name Talmage mean?

The meaning and origin of Talmage 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 Talmage more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Talmage are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Talmage most popular?

The name Talmage reached its peak in 1922, with 52 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 People2,281
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 144,673
GenderMale
Avg Age72
Peak Year1922
Male %100%
Female %0%

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