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Talyn

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAL-in /ˈtæl.ɪn/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously echoing Talon ('a claw', from the Latin talus, 'heel/ankle') and a -lyn coinage; used for both sexes; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A claw; a talon: Talyn is a modern name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowAmerican, English
MeaningA modern name, variously echoing Talon ('a claw', from the Latin talus, 'heel/ankle') and a -lyn coinage; used for both sexes; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#8866 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 852

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619882024

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

Talyn is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously echoing Talon ('a claw', from the Latin talus, 'heel/ankle') and a -lyn coinage; used for both sexes (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'TAL-in').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare, a-claw at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Talyn is a modern name, variously echoing Talon ('a claw', from the Latin talus) and a -lyn coinage — a crisp, modern name, used for both sexes (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'TAL-in').
Overall data confidence 28%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

TalonTalinTalynn

Nicknames

Tal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Talyn mean?

Talyn variously echoes Talon ('a claw') and a -lyn coinage; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Talyn?

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

Is Talyn a boy or girl name?

Talyn is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Talyn?

Talyn is a very rare name in the U.S.

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