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 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)
State | Births | Share |
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NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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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 |