Talmadge Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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"

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Pronunciation

/ˈtæl.mɪdʒ/

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Origin

Old English

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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.

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Meaning

story meadow

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Language Evolution

Talmadge, Talmedge, Talmage

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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.

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Variants & Derivatives

Talmage, Tal, Maddie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Talmadge is viewed as a unique and somewhat vintage name, often associated with a sense of individuality and heritage.

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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
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
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 16.57%
392nd/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 17.51%
412th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 25.13%
717th/2853
57.80%
1604th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 31.38%
1104th/3518
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 48.98%
2544th/5194
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Talmadge" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

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.