Talbot
From Middle English talbot, from Old French talebot (“bandit”); a Norman nickname applied to robbers who blackened their faces to avoid recognition, from Old High German…
Every Talbot since 1913 — 461 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Talbot
Talbot is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1913, 461 American babies have been named Talbot. Its peak came in 1969, when 14 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Talbot stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Talbot year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,861 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,596 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #13,973 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #20,148 | 5 | #14,353 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,757 |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #11,891 |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #13,122 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,821 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,716 |
| 2002 | 6 | #15,202 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #12,111 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,905 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #9,346 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,439 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,381 |
| 1970 | — | — | 10 | #3,259 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,885 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | 10 | #2,564 |
| 1945 | — | — | 6 | #3,293 |
| 1940 | — | — | 8 | #2,842 |
| 1935 | — | — | 11 | #2,382 |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,488 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 7 | #3,777 |
| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,784 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Talbot mean?
From Middle English talbot, from Old French talebot (“bandit”); a Norman nickname applied to robbers who blackened their faces to avoid recognition, from Old High German *Talbald (personal name), from Old High German tal…
How popular is the name Talbot in 2025?
Talbot did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Talbot?
461 babies have been named Talbot in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Talbot most popular?
Talbot peaked in 1969, when 14 newborns received the name.
Is Talbot a boy or girl name?
Talbot is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Talbot rising or falling?
Talbot is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.