Tal Unisex

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationTahl / tɑːl

Hebrew; 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)

Famous people named Tal

Fictional characters named Tal

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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 Georgia. 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)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19375
19465
19546
19555
19586
19597
196011
19617
196212
196387
196448
196528
196618
19679
19686
196914
197015
197116
197211
197313
197412
197513
197614
197714
197815
197914
198020
198115
198215
198321
198420
198513
198627
198719
198821
198932
199019
199132
199228
199330
199422
199517
199627
199727
199825
199930
200020
200125
200224
200329
200435
200522
200612
200726
200819
200916
201012
201110
20129
201310
20149
201516
201611
201712
201811
20197
20206
202111
202214
202311
20246