Tallulah
Tallulah is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
Leaping waters or town.
Origin and history
Tallulah is a female given name of Choctaw origin, traditional derived from a word meaning leaping waters or town. It gained recognition in the United States through Southern culture and famous artistic figures. While historically rare in the U.S., the name has seen a noticeable increase in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
4,102 babies in the United States have been named Tallulah since 1880. It ranks #2754 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #893.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.4 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
- GA (6.4 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 61 |
| 1940-1950 | 43 |
| 1950-1960 | 31 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 43 |
| 1990-2000 | 61 |
| 2000-2010 | 608 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,540 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,687 |
Famous people named Tallulah
- Tallulah Bankhead: Actress
- Tallulah Willis: Artist, Designer
Nicknames
Tula, Lulu, Tally
Fun facts
- The name is closely associated with Tallulah Falls and the Tallulah River in Georgia, USA.
- Actress Tallulah Bankhead helped popularize the unique name in 20th-century American culture.