Talan
Talan is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Claw, hawk's talon, or high forehead (Cornish origin).
Origin and history
Talan is a modern English name likely derived from the surname Tallant, or linked to the Cornish word for 'brow' or 'forehead'. It gained popularity in the early 2000s in the United States as part of the broader trend of names ending in '-an' or '-en'. Today, it remains a uncommon but recognized choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,982 babies in the United States have been named Talan since 1880. It ranks #2008 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1690.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.3 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- PA (5.1 %)
- OH (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 20 |
| 1990-2000 | 63 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,598 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,064 |
| 2020-2029 | 237 |
Famous people named Talan
- Talan Torriero: TV personality, Actor
Fun facts
- The name saw a surge in usage in the mid-2000s, boosted partly by television personality Talan Torriero on MTV's Laguna Beach.
- In the Cornish language, 'tal' means 'brow' or 'high forehead', which developed into a surname and later a given name.