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Talmadge

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAL-mij /ˈtæl.mɪdʒ/Medium

Meaning: An English surname of uncertain origin, used as a given name chiefly in the American South. Suggested roots include a place-name and an old word for a portable bag or wallet; none is settled, so we note the uncertainty.Low

In 30 seconds: A Southern surname-name: Talmadge has an uncertain root, which we note (said 'TAL-mij').
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningAn English surname of uncertain origin, used as a given name chiefly in the American South. Suggested roots include a place-name and an old word for a portable bag or wallet; none is settled, so we note the uncertainty.
U.S. rank (2024)#13958 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1933
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,626

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193318862024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Talmadge is an English surname whose origin is not settled — a place-name and an old word for a pedlar's bag have both been suggested. It travelled to America and put down roots in the South, where it became a familiar given name in the surname-name style. We note the uncertainty rather than pick a story. Courtly, Southern, and old-fashioned (said 'TAL-mij').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Southern, and vintage.

Did you know? Talmadge is a name of the American South, worn like an old coat — a surname turned first name whose own root has never been firmly pinned down, which we note (said 'TAL-mij').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Talmadge — English surname, root uncertain; Southern American given-name use

Variations

TallmadgeTalmage

Nicknames

TalMadge

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Talmadge mean?

Talmadge is an English surname whose root is not settled — a place-name and an old word for a bag have both been suggested. We note the uncertainty.

How do you pronounce Talmadge?

It's said TAL-mij /ˈtæl.mɪdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Talmadge a boy or girl name?

Talmadge is a boy's name.

How popular is Talmadge?

Talmadge is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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