Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Talion

Name: Popularity of the name Talion in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Talion, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#8,816 (2018)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

2023

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#8816

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Talion

Talion first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 8 Talions were born — ranking #8,816 that year. As of 2026, Talion ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 52 Talions have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Talion

Phonetically similar names — useful when Talion is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Talwin
Italian
Stallion
Talon
Talen
Tahlia
Tallon
Talton
Talman
Hallion
Dillion
Talin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Talion

What does the name Talion mean?

Talion is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Talion in 2026?

In 2026, Talion ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Talion most popular?

Talion reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #8,816 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Talion a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Talion is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Talion?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Talion include Ero, Abdullatif, Nimit. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Talion

Talion is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 52 births in the dataset. Talion's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #8,816. Use the chart and map above to compare Talion's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.