Total births
583
Boys' name · since 1987
Tallen
Tallen has 583 recorded births since 1987 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6323
- among boys today
- 583
- born since 1987
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Tallen currently ranks #6323 among boys' names in America, with 583 babies recorded since 1987.
Social Security Administration records show Tallen recorded 583 times among boys since 1987, holding rank #6323 nationally today, ahead of 56% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2025.
- #6323 among boys today
- 583 born since 1987
- 2010s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tallen is currently the #6323 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 583 born since 1987, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6323
- among boys today
- 583
- born since 1987
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Tallen vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6323
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Tallen was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
47 babies were named Tallen in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Tallen compares
583 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Tallen's all-time total is 59% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tallen | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 583 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tallen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tallen's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 47, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tallen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#6,323
Active since
1987
Tallen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Tallen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Tallen's strongest decade.
243 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Tallen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 62
1990s
62 births
- 2000s
2000s
204 births
- 2010s
2010s
243 births
- 2020s 69
2020s
69 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 243 births (42% of all-time use).
How Tallen compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Tallen's total volume
Tallen vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tallen by state
Where Tallen concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 1.7% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Tallen's total US births 1.7%
Even split
10 of 583 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tallen? ▼
Tallen has been given to 583 babies in the U.S. since 1987, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6323 as of the latest data. 47 babies were born in 2006, its single highest year.
When was Tallen most popular? ▼
Tallen was most popular in the 2010s decade with 243 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Tallen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tallen are Texas (10 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Tallen been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tallen since 1987 -- 39 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Tallen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Talon, Talmadge, Talan, Talmage, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tallen's data
- Tallen's decade-level peak was the 2010s (243 total births); usage has since declined to 69 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Tallens (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tallen
Nearby Names Like Tallen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tallen
Talon Boy
#1046 12,497 births
Talmadge Boy
#10970 5,635 births
Talan Boy
#3134 3,982 births
Talmage Boy
#6482 2,281 births
Talen Boy
#3481 1,982 births
Compare Tallen side by side: Tallen vs Talon Tallen vs Talmadge Tallen vs Talan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tallen
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1987–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tallen: #6323 Boys' Name - 583 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tallen. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tallen draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.