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Talmage

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAL-mij /ˈtæl.mɪdʒ/Medium

Meaning: From an English surname, variously linked to 'a knapsack; a saddlebag' (a maker or carrier of such) and a tally-keeper; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A knapsack; a saddlebag: Talmage is an English surname. Crisp, vintage, and warm (said 'TAL-mij').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English surname, variously linked to 'a knapsack; a saddlebag' (a maker or carrier of such) and a tally-keeper; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6766 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,281

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192218812024

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

Talmage comes from an English surname — variously linked to 'a knapsack; a saddlebag' (a maker or carrier of such) and a tally-keeper (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, vintage name (cherished in some American families; said 'TAL-mij'; nickname Tal).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, a-knapsack-and-a-saddlebag at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Talmage is an English surname, variously linked to 'a knapsack; a saddlebag' (a maker or carrier of one) and a tally-keeper — a crisp, vintage surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'TAL-mij').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Talmage — surname; routes layered

Variations

TalmadgeTallmadge

Nicknames

Tal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Talmage mean?

Talmage is an English surname, variously 'a knapsack; a saddlebag' and a tally-keeper; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Talmage?

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

Is Talmage a boy or girl name?

Talmage is a boy's name.

How popular is Talmage?

Talmage is a rare name in the U.S.

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