Talmadge
Talmadge is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Knapsack or pouch bearer.
Origin and history
Talmadge originates as an English surname of Norman French derivation, likely connected to the medieval surname Tollemache. Historically used as a masculine given name in the Southern United States, it has grown quite rare in contemporary usage.
Popularity in the United States
5,635 babies in the United States have been named Talmadge since 1880. It ranks #1616 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1882.
States where it is most popular
- GA (25.6 %)
- NC (17.6 %)
- AL (16.1 %)
- SC (10 %)
- MS (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 42 |
| 1900-1910 | 97 |
| 1910-1920 | 576 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,132 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,085 |
| 1940-1950 | 705 |
| 1950-1960 | 533 |
| 1960-1970 | 446 |
| 1970-1980 | 332 |
| 1980-1990 | 225 |
| 1990-2000 | 163 |
| 2000-2010 | 142 |
| 2010-2019 | 101 |
| 2020-2029 | 45 |
Famous people named Talmadge
- Talmadge Farlow: Jazz Guitarist, Musician
Nicknames
Tal, Tally
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Anglo-Norman family name Tollemache, which was brought to England after the 1066 Norman Conquest.
- Talmadge was traditionally used as a given name primarily in the American South during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.