Talmage Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Talmage has Hebrew origins, meaning 'student' or 'disciple'. It evolved from the Hebrew 'talmid' and has been used in various forms throughout history. The name is often associated with traits of learning and scholarship. While it does not have a biblical background, it gained popularity in the 19th century in America. Today, it is perceived as a unique and intellectual name.

The name Talmage is most popular in Utah, 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. From 2020-2022, Talmage 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, 'Talmage' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1086th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1326th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2188th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4209th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5335th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4030th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5445th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Talmage' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Talmage"

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Pronunciation

/ˈtæl.mɪdʒ/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

The name Talmage is derived from the Hebrew word 'talmid', which means 'student' or 'disciple'. It has historical ties to Jewish learning and scholarship.

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Meaning

student, disciple

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Language Evolution

Talmid (Hebrew), Talmidim (plural in Hebrew), Talmage (Anglicized form)

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Historical Usage

Talmage gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in America, as a surname and given name among Jewish and Christian communities, often associated with scholars and religious leaders.

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Variants & Derivatives

Talmadge, Talmid, Tal

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Talmage is viewed as an uncommon but distinguished name, often associated with intellectual and scholarly attributes.

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Famous People

Talmage E. M. Smith (American politician), Talmage A. Smith (American author and educator)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Talmage"

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 "Talmage"

"Talmage" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1086th of 7545 663
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1326th of 6773 486
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 2188th of 7552 261
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 4209th of 10718 97
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 5335th of 16616 130
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 4030th of 24088 354
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 5445th of 23106 202

Regional Popularity of "Talmage" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 33.98%
804th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 46.24%
1088th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 74.55%
2127th/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 60.06%
3794th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - 22.11%
1650th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - 34.26%
2150th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Talmage" 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 "Talmage"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Talmage" 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.