Talib: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	108	11	–	#2,194
1980s	91	9	-16%	#2,604
1990s	131	13	+44%	#3,335
2000s	299	30	+128%	#2,422
2010s	201	20	-33%	#4,162
2020s (to 2025)	77	13	-36%	#4,219

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

108

–

#2,194

1980s

-16%

#2,604

1990s

131

+44%

#3,335

2000s

299

+128%

#2,422

2010s

201

-33%

#4,162

2020s (to 2025)

-36%

#4,219

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.

How old are people named Talib?

The median living Talib is about 21 years old; half are between 12 and 32. An estimated 900 people named Talib are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Talib, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Talib?

The median living Talib is about 21 years old. Half of all living Talibs are between 12 and 32 years old.

How many people named Talib are alive today?

An estimated 900 people named Talib are alive in the United States, based on 907 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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).

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Talib popularity over time

The story of Talib

How old are people named Talib?

Talib year by year

Famous people named Talib

Frequently asked questions

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