Talmadge Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Talmadge has its roots in Old English, meaning 'story meadow'. It has evolved through various historical forms and is characterized by its uniqueness and heritage. With no direct biblical relevance, Talmadge gained popularity in the late 19th century as a surname and later as a given name. Today, it is considered a distinctive name with a positive image.
The name Talmadge is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Talmadge has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Talmadge' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 636th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 624th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1005th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1475th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2959th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5670th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8340th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5657th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Talmadge' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Talmadge"
Pronunciation
/ˈtæl.mɪdʒ/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Talmadge is derived from the Old English elements 'tæl' meaning 'tale' or 'story' and 'mæd' meaning 'meadow' or 'field'. It suggests a connection to storytelling or a meadow associated with tales.
Meaning
story meadow
Language Evolution
Talmadge, Talmedge, Talmage
Historical Usage
Talmadge gained popularity in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly as a surname before being adopted as a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Talmage, Tal, Maddie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Talmadge is viewed as a unique and somewhat vintage name, often associated with a sense of individuality and heritage.
Famous People
Talmadge Hayer, Talmadge N. Houghton
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Talmadge"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Talmadge"
"Talmadge" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 636th of 7545 | 1,588 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 624th of 6773 | 1,721 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1005th of 7552 | 1,059 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1475th of 10718 | 554 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2959th of 16616 | 316 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5670th of 24088 | 218 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8340th of 23106 | 104 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5657th of 9107 | 36 |
Regional Popularity of "Talmadge" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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16.57% 392nd/2366 |
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Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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17.51% 412th/2353 |
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Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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25.13% 717th/2853 |
57.80% 1604th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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31.38% 1104th/3518 |
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Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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48.98% 2544th/5194 |
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Talmadge" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Talmadge"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Talmadge" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.