Talmage Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TAL-mij //ˈtæl.mɪdʒ//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: 'the one who is from Talmage'; English: 'a surname derived from a place name'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Talmage has its roots in the Hebrew word "talmid," meaning "student" or "follower," which evolved into the Aramaic "talmid" and later into the Latinized form "Talmudicus," referring to a scholar of the Talmud. The name entered the English language through the influence of Jewish scholarship and culture, particularly during the periods of increased interaction between Jewish and Christian communities in medieval Europe.
The transition into English likely occurred in the 19th century, as Jewish communities began to settle more prominently in English-speaking regions, bringing their names and traditions with them. Historically, the name Talmage is associated with prominent figures in American history, particularly in the 19th century.
One notable figure is T. DeWitt Talmage, a well-known Presbyterian minister and preacher in the United States during the late 1800s.
His sermons and writings gained significant attention, contributing to the name's recognition in American religious and cultural contexts. The name also appears in various literary works and religious texts, reflecting its connection to themes of learning and scholarship.
Culturally, Talmage carries connotations of wisdom and education, resonating with the values of intellectual pursuit and spiritual growth. The name's association with the concept of a student or disciple aligns it with traditions of mentorship and learning found in various cultures.
Additionally, the name has been used in various forms, including diminutives or variations, though these are less commonly noted in historical texts. Overall, Talmage embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, rooted in the traditions of learning and religious scholarship.
Famous people named Talmage
In this section, you will find notable people named Talmage. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Talmage who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Talmage McLaurin is a musician best known for his work with the band The Talmage Project.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Talmage was first seen in the United States in 1881.
Talmage has ranked as high as #1939 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Utah, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and Kentucky.
In the past 5 years the name Talmage has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Talmage is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Talmage was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Talmage.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 13 |
| 2023 | 8 | 8 |
| 2022 | 10 | 10 |
| 2021 | 17 | 17 |
| 2020 | 8 | 8 |
| 2019 | 9 | 9 |
| 2018 | 19 | 19 |
| 2017 | 20 | 20 |
| 2016 | 30 | 30 |
| 2015 | 23 | 23 |
| 2014 | 17 | 17 |
| 2013 | 28 | 28 |
| 2012 | 27 | 27 |
| 2011 | 29 | 29 |
| 2010 | 26 | 26 |
| 2009 | 30 | 30 |
| 2008 | 28 | 28 |
| 2007 | 28 | 28 |
| 2006 | 22 | 22 |
| 2005 | 28 | 28 |
| 2004 | 17 | 17 |
| 2003 | 30 | 30 |
| 2002 | 19 | 19 |
| 2001 | 20 | 20 |
| 2000 | 20 | 20 |
| 1999 | 16 | 16 |
| 1998 | 8 | 8 |
| 1997 | 6 | 6 |
| 1996 | 11 | 11 |
| 1995 | 14 | 14 |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 |
| 1993 | 11 | 11 |
| 1992 | 8 | 8 |
| 1991 | 6 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 | 7 |
| 1987 | 10 | 10 |
| 1986 | 8 | 8 |
| 1985 | 11 | 11 |
| 1984 | 10 | 10 |
| 1983 | 13 | 13 |
| 1981 | 11 | 11 |
| 1980 | 7 | 7 |
| 1979 | 7 | 7 |
| 1978 | 7 | 7 |
| 1977 | 7 | 7 |
| 1976 | 9 | 9 |
| 1974 | 5 | 5 |
| 1973 | 8 | 8 |
| 1971 | 8 | 8 |
| 1970 | 9 | 9 |
| 1969 | 8 | 8 |
| 1967 | 5 | 5 |
| 1966 | 9 | 9 |
| 1965 | 8 | 8 |
| 1964 | 15 | 15 |
| 1963 | 9 | 9 |
| 1962 | 10 | 10 |
| 1961 | 15 | 15 |
| 1960 | 7 | 7 |
| 1959 | 11 | 11 |
| 1958 | 11 | 11 |
| 1957 | 11 | 11 |
| 1956 | 8 | 8 |
| 1955 | 13 | 13 |
| 1954 | 17 | 17 |
| 1953 | 10 | 10 |
| 1952 | 15 | 15 |
| 1951 | 15 | 15 |
| 1950 | 17 | 17 |
| 1949 | 17 | 17 |
| 1948 | 15 | 15 |
| 1947 | 21 | 21 |
| 1946 | 24 | 24 |
| 1945 | 22 | 22 |
| 1944 | 25 | 25 |
| 1943 | 20 | 20 |
| 1942 | 18 | 18 |
| 1941 | 13 | 13 |
| 1940 | 17 | 17 |
| 1939 | 29 | 29 |
| 1938 | 19 | 19 |
| 1937 | 26 | 26 |
| 1936 | 17 | 17 |
| 1935 | 19 | 19 |
| 1934 | 35 | 35 |
| 1933 | 38 | 38 |
| 1932 | 31 | 31 |
| 1931 | 45 | 45 |
| 1930 | 33 | 33 |
| 1929 | 40 | 40 |
| 1928 | 39 | 39 |
| 1927 | 41 | 41 |
| 1926 | 47 | 47 |
| 1925 | 40 | 40 |
| 1924 | 40 | 40 |
| 1923 | 41 | 41 |
| 1922 | 52 | 52 |
| 1921 | 39 | 39 |
| 1920 | 40 | 40 |
| 1919 | 43 | 43 |
| 1918 | 48 | 48 |
| 1917 | 36 | 36 |
| 1916 | 35 | 35 |
| 1915 | 47 | 47 |
| 1914 | 30 | 30 |
| 1913 | 21 | 21 |
| 1912 | 18 | 18 |
| 1911 | 13 | 13 |
| 1909 | 7 | 7 |
| 1908 | 5 | 5 |
| 1905 | 7 | 7 |
| 1902 | 6 | 6 |
| 1901 | 7 | 7 |
| 1897 | 5 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 | 5 |
| 1895 | 15 | 15 |
| 1894 | 9 | 9 |
| 1893 | 6 | 6 |
| 1892 | 7 | 7 |
| 1891 | 9 | 9 |
| 1890 | 6 | 6 |
| 1889 | 5 | 5 |
| 1888 | 10 | 10 |
| 1887 | 6 | 6 |
| 1881 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Talmage (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UT | 8 |