Talib
Every Talib since 1971 — 907 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Talib
Talib is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,667 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 907 American babies have been named Talib. Its peak came in 2002, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Talib stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Talib year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,667 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,798 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,679 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,705 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,219 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,523 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,319 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,337 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,727 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,451 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,162 |
| 2014 | 19 | #5,040 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,780 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,219 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,404 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,703 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,572 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,460 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,581 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3,679 |
| 2005 | 38 | #2,838 |
| 2004 | 34 | #3,008 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3,514 |
| 2002 | 42 | #2,422 |
| 2001 | 34 | #2,786 |
| 2000 | 28 | #3,141 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,460 |
| 1990 | 6 | #8,008 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,440 |
| 1980 | 19 | #2,604 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,407 |
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Famous people named Talib
- Talib Kweli Singer · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Talib in 2025?
Talib ranked #13,667 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Talib?
907 babies have been named Talib in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Talib most popular?
Talib peaked in 2002, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Talib a boy or girl name?
Talib is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Talib rising or falling?
Talib is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Talib?
Well-known people named Talib include Talib Kweli (singer).