Tailen
A variant spelling of the Hebrew name Tallith, meaning "linen garment".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tailen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tailen today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tailen births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tailen. 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 Tailen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,812
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Tailen: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tailen 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 Tailen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tailen
The name Tailen is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic culture, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Gaelic word "tailean," which means "unshakable" or "steadfast." This name was commonly used by the Celtic tribes that inhabited parts of what is now Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
Tailen was a popular name among the Celtic warriors and chieftains, as it represented strength, courage, and unwavering determination. The earliest recorded mention of the name can be found in the ancient Irish epic, the "Táin Bó Cúailnge," which dates back to the 8th century CE. In this epic, Tailen is described as a brave and fearless warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Cú Chulainn.
During the Middle Ages, the name Tailen gained popularity among the nobility and royalty of various European regions. One notable figure was Tailen of Normandy (1020-1079), a Norman nobleman and military commander who played a crucial role in the Norman conquest of England in 1066. He was a close companion of William the Conqueror and was rewarded with vast lands for his loyalty and bravery.
In the 12th century, a Scottish nobleman named Tailen de Lacy (1165-1241) was renowned for his military prowess and his role in the Scottish Wars of Independence against the English. He fought alongside William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, earning a reputation as a skilled strategist and a fearless warrior.
Another historical figure with the name Tailen was an Irish monk and scholar known as Tailen of Clonmacnoise (950-1025). He was a renowned scribe and calligrapher who helped preserve and transcribe numerous ancient manuscripts, contributing significantly to the preservation of Irish literature and culture.
In more recent times, Tailen Josephson (1944-2010) was a prominent American artist and sculptor, known for his large-scale public installations and his unique use of industrial materials. His works can be found in various museums and public spaces across the United States.
People
Tailen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tailen 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
Tailen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tailen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tailen 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Tailen a common name?
We classify Tailen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tailen most popular?
The single biggest year for Tailen was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tailen is about 13 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 Tailen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tailen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tailen 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 Tailen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tailen 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 Tailen 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 are called Tailen?
You can see how many Americans are named Tailen on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.