Total births
2,281
Boys' name · since 1881
Talmage
Since 1881, U.S. Social Security records show 2,281 babies named Talmage, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6482
- among boys today
- 2,281
- born since 1881
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 55%
- more common than other boys
2,281 babies have been named Talmage since 1881, making it today's #6482 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Talmage recorded 2,281 times among boys since 1881, holding rank #6482 nationally today, ahead of 55% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 2024.
- #6482 among boys today
- 2,281 born since 1881
- 1920s peak decade
- 55% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Talmage is currently the #6482 boys' name in America, more common than 55% of boys - 2,281 born since 1881, peaking in the 1920s.
- #6482
- among boys today
- 2,281
- born since 1881
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 55%
- more common than other boys
Talmage vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6482
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 55% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Talmage was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
52 babies were named Talmage in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
How Talmage compares
2,281 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
Talmage's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Talmage | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,281 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 23 | 22,252 |
Talmage's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Talmage's full recorded timeline at 1957, 38% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 62% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1881, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1922 peak of 52 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Talmage at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1922
Current rank
#6,482
Active since
1881
Talmage popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–2024
- Peak year (1922)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 144 years of records
Talmage by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Talmage's strongest decade.
419 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Talmage births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 26
1880s
26 births
- 1890s 62
1890s
62 births
- 1900s 32
1900s
32 births
- 1910s
1910s
291 births
- 1920s
1920s
419 births
- 1930s
1930s
292 births
- 1940s
1940s
192 births
- 1950s 128
1950s
128 births
- 1960s 86
1960s
86 births
- 1970s 60
1970s
60 births
- 1980s 77
1980s
77 births
- 1990s 90
1990s
90 births
- 2000s
2000s
242 births
- 2010s
2010s
228 births
- 2020s 56
2020s
56 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 419 births (18% of all-time use).
How Talmage 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 Talmage's total volume
Talmage vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Talmage by state
Where Talmage concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 254 | 11.1% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 94 | 4.1% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 82 | 3.6% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 50 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Kentucky | | 38 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 17 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 15 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Texas | | 13 | 0.6% |
Utah share of Talmage's total US births 11.1%
Even split
254 of 2,281 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Talmage appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Talmage? ▼
Talmage has been given to 2,281 babies in the U.S. since 1881, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6482 as of the latest data. 52 babies were born in 1922, its single highest year.
When was Talmage most popular? ▼
Talmage was most popular in the 1920s decade with 419 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Talmage most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Talmage are Utah (254 births), North Carolina (94 births), Alabama (82 births).
How long has the name Talmage been used? ▼
Talmage has been recorded in Social Security data since 1881, spanning 144 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Talmage? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Talon, Talmadge, Talan, Talen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Talmage's data
- Talmage's decade-level peak was the 1920s (419 total births); usage has since declined to 56 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Utah records the most Talmages (254 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah 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 Talmage
Nearby Names Like Talmage
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Talmage
Talon Boy
#1046 12,497 births
Talmadge Boy
#10970 5,635 births
Talan Boy
#3134 3,982 births
Talen Boy
#3481 1,982 births
Tal Boy
#11101 1,265 births
Compare Talmage side by side: Talmage vs Talon Talmage vs Talmadge Talmage vs Talan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Talmage
Antone #6481
5,967 births · Peak 1921
Wiliam #6483
1,256 births · Peak 1982
Garret #6480
13,247 births · Peak 2000
Elwin #6484
5,176 births · Peak 1923
Alvis #6479
5,206 births · Peak 1924
Gaines #6485
1,717 births · Peak 1915
Sanders #6478
2,392 births · Peak 1951
Rosco #6486
1,440 births · Peak 1922
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, 1881–2024 (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. "Talmage: #6482 Boys' Name - 2,281 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/talmage. 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 Talmage 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.