Talin
Primarily a boy's name of Armenian origin with 646 recorded births. Also given to 367 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Tallinn (Capital of Estonia)
Talin is a name of Armenian origin, from the town of Talin in the Aragatsotn province of Armenia. The name may derive from the Armenian tal (gift) or the ancient name of the settlement. Talin has a lovely, palindrome-adjacent quality — the same consonants forward and in reverse.
As a given name, Talin carries Armenian geographic and cultural heritage. It's rare outside Armenian communities, where it's used as both a feminine and masculine name. For families with Armenian roots, it's a quiet tribute to the homeland.
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Phonetically, Talin belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their smooth, flowing ending — a popular compound ending in American feminine naming. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Armenian naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Armenian names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Talin’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Talin was #6469 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #12138, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 41 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 283 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 255 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 57 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 10 | — |
The Story of Talin
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2009, Talin is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Talin are most likely born between 1999 and 2019.
How rare is Talin?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Talin — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 283 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Talin by the numbers
- Would fill 13 school buses
- Meeting one Talin per day would take 1.8 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(35 years, 1988–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #12138 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10671 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9725 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10659 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6574 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8133 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7553 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5089 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3512 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3357 |
| 2014 | 37 | #3082 |
| 2013 | 32 | #3400 |
| 2012 | 32 | #3438 |
| 2011 | 37 | #3104 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3004 |
| 2009 | 49 | #2581 |
| 2008 | 38 | #3099 |
| 2007 | 42 | #2860 |
| 2006 | 36 | #3077 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4172 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Talin as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Talin has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 367 births since 1977.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2024