Tahlee
An Indigenous Australian name meaning "beautiful water".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Tahlee. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tahlee today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tahlee births was 2001 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tahlee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tahlee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2001
6 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#10,391
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Tahlee: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tahlee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tahlee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tahlee
The name Tahlee is believed to have its origins in the indigenous Australian language of the Dharug people, who inhabited the area around present-day Sydney. It is thought to derive from the word "dali," which means "tongue" or "voice" in the Dharug language. This suggests that the name may have been associated with oratory skills or eloquence.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tahlee can be traced back to the late 18th century, when European settlers first encountered the Dharug people. British naval officer and explorer Arthur Phillip, who established the first European settlement in Australia in 1788, documented the name in his journals, spelling it "Tahlee."
In terms of historical references, there are no known instances of the name appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or significant historical records outside of Australia. However, it is possible that the name was used by the Dharug people long before European contact, but written records from that time are scarce.
One of the earliest notable individuals known to have borne the name Tahlee was a Dharug woman who lived in the late 18th century. She was recorded as having acted as an intermediary between the Dharug people and the British settlers, facilitating communication and fostering understanding between the two groups.
Another historical figure associated with the name was Tahlee, a Dharug man who lived in the early 19th century. He was known for his skills as a tracker and guide, assisting European explorers and surveyors in navigating the rugged terrain of the Sydney region.
In the 20th century, Tahlee Galto, an indigenous Australian artist and activist, gained recognition for her vibrant paintings depicting Aboriginal culture and advocating for the rights of her people. She was born in 1927 and passed away in 2003.
Tahlee Nayton, a Yindjibarndi woman from Western Australia, has been a prominent figure in the fight for indigenous land rights. She was born in 1945 and has been a vocal advocate for the preservation of Aboriginal culture and the protection of sacred sites.
Tahlee Stone, born in 1982, is a contemporary Australian author and storyteller. She has written several books celebrating indigenous Australian folklore and traditions, introducing these stories to a wider audience.
People
Tahlee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tahlee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tahlee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tahlee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tahlee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Tahlee a common name?
We classify Tahlee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tahlee most popular?
The single biggest year for Tahlee was 2001, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tahlee is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tahlee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tahlee a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tahlee in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tahlee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tahlee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tahlee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Tahlee as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Tahlee on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.