Talbott
A name of unknown origin, possibly referring to a valley or field.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Talbott. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Talbott today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Talbott births was 1986 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Talbott. 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 Talbott. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1986
6 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1986 SSA rank
#6,633
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Talbott: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Talbott 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 Talbott during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Talbott
The given name Talbott has its origins in the Old English language, tracing back to the early medieval period in the British Isles. It is believed to have derived from the combination of two Old English words, "talu" meaning "boundary" and "bott" meaning "dwelling" or "house." This suggests that the name originally referred to a person or family residing near a boundary or border area.
During the Anglo-Saxon era, names were often descriptive and reflected the person's occupation, location, or physical characteristics. The name Talbott likely emerged as a surname first, indicating a person's residence near a boundary or demarcation line, before eventually being adopted as a given name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Talbott appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Talebod," which is believed to be an early variant spelling.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Talbott. One prominent figure was Sir John Talbott (c. 1330-1391), an English nobleman and military commander during the Hundred Years' War. He participated in several significant battles, including the Battle of Crécy in 1346 and the Siege of Calais in 1347.
Another notable Talbott was William Talbott (1415-1460), an English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Salisbury from 1453 until his death. He played a crucial role in the ecclesiastical affairs of his time and was known for his strong support of the Lancastrian cause during the Wars of the Roses.
In the realm of literature, Talbott Denny (1778-1859) was an American author and playwright who wrote several popular works in the early 19th century, including the play "The Yankee Peddler" and the novel "The Bucktail Banger."
Talbott Munthe (1888-1975) was a Norwegian-American explorer and author, notable for his expeditions to the Arctic regions and his writings on polar exploration. He documented his experiences in books such as "The Story of Munthe" and "The Life and Exploits of Talbott Munthe."
More recently, Strobe Talbott (born 1946) is an American diplomat and author who served as the Deputy Secretary of State under President Bill Clinton. He played a significant role in shaping American foreign policy during the Clinton administration and has authored several books on international affairs.
People
Talbott + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Talbott 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
Talbott: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Talbott?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Talbott 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 Talbott a common name?
We classify Talbott 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 Talbott most popular?
The single biggest year for Talbott was 1986, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Talbott is about 38 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 Talbott in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Talbott a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Talbott 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 Talbott still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Talbott 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 Talbott 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 named Talbott?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.