Tal Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationTahl / tɑːlHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: dew; English: short form of names like Talbot
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Tal means 'dew' and is often associated with freshness and renewal. It is a relatively modern name in English-speaking countries, often used as a diminutive or short form. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Israel. In some contexts, it is also used as a surname.
Trend Summary
The name Tal has seen a modest presence in the U.S., particularly among those seeking unique or multicultural names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Talbot
International Variants
- Tal (Hebrew)
- Tahl (Hebrew)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tal was first seen in the United States in 1937. Tal has ranked as high as #1057 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Tal has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tal (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 87 |
| 1964 | 48 |
| 1965 | 28 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 32 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 30 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 6 |