Talmadge
Every Talmadge since 1886 — 5,671 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Talmadge
Talmadge is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,603 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1886, 5,671 American babies have been named Talmadge. Its peak came in 1933, when 173 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
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 Talmadge stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Talmadge 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 | — | — | 8 | #9,603 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #12,184 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #12,077 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,902 |
| 2021 | — | — | 10 | #8,091 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,862 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,794 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,743 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #7,051 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,600 |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,634 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #8,053 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,553 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,492 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,677 |
| 2010 | — | — | 13 | #6,659 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,238 |
| 2008 | — | — | 10 | #8,232 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,527 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,414 |
| 2005 | — | — | 18 | #4,799 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18 | #4,773 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #5,013 |
| 2002 | — | — | 17 | #4,680 |
| 2001 | — | — | 12 | #5,969 |
| 2000 | — | — | 17 | #4,543 |
| 1995 | — | — | 15 | #4,246 |
| 1990 | — | — | 24 | #2,766 |
| 1985 | — | — | 20 | #2,590 |
| 1980 | — | — | 29 | #1,959 |
| 1975 | — | — | 36 | #1,499 |
| 1970 | — | — | 47 | #1,220 |
| 1965 | — | — | 46 | #1,104 |
| 1960 | — | — | 56 | #1,033 |
| 1955 | — | — | 63 | #948 |
| 1950 | — | — | 52 | #972 |
| 1945 | — | — | 61 | #796 |
| 1940 | — | — | 109 | #572 |
| 1935 | — | — | 106 | #562 |
| 1930 | — | — | 104 | #598 |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,383 | 116 | #584 |
| 1920 | — | — | 105 | #618 |
| 1915 | — | — | 74 | #678 |
| 1910 | — | — | 11 | #1,036 |
| 1905 | — | — | 7 | #1,080 |
| 1900 | — | — | 13 | #730 |
| 1895 | — | — | 11 | #675 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Talmadge in 2025?
Talmadge ranked #9,603 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Talmadge?
5,671 babies have been named Talmadge in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Talmadge most popular?
Talmadge peaked in 1933, when 173 newborns received the name.
Is Talmadge a boy or girl name?
Talmadge is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Talmadge rising or falling?
Talmadge is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.