Taleen
Of Kurdish origin, meaning "early spring" or "child of morning".
Name Census estimates that about 1,041 living Americans carry the first name Taleen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Taleen today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taleen births was 2024 (87 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taleen. 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
- • Taleen is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 329,255 Americans
Peak year
2024
87 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,182
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Taleen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taleen from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 430 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Taleen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taleen 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 Taleen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Taleens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Taleen, while Washington, New Jersey, Massachusetts recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Taleen
The name Taleen is of Armenian origin and is derived from the Armenian word "talin," which means "to give." It is a feminine name that gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly among Armenian communities in the Middle East and the Armenian diaspora.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taleen can be found in the Armenian Apostolic Church's records, where it was used as a baptismal name for girls born in the late 19th century. The name held deep symbolic meaning for Armenian families, representing the idea of giving life and hope to their children during a time of great upheaval and hardship for the Armenian people.
In the early 20th century, the name Taleen gained further recognition with the birth of Taleen Babayan (1905-1980), an Armenian writer and activist who played a significant role in promoting Armenian culture and literature during the Soviet era. Her works, which often explored themes of resilience and national identity, helped to cement the name's association with strength and perseverance.
Another notable figure bearing the name Taleen was Taleen Terlemezian (1915-1995), an Armenian-American artist and educator. She was renowned for her vibrant and expressive paintings, which drew inspiration from her Armenian heritage and the landscapes of the American Southwest. Terlemezian's art was widely exhibited and celebrated, further contributing to the cultural significance of the name Taleen.
In more recent history, Taleen Abu Hanna (born 1975) is a prominent Lebanese-Armenian journalist and television presenter. Her work in covering important political and social issues in the Middle East has earned her widespread recognition and respect, further elevating the name's association with resilience and courage.
Taleen Arslanian (born 1988) is a contemporary Armenian-American singer and songwriter. Her soulful music, which often explores themes of identity and heritage, has resonated with audiences around the world, showcasing the enduring cultural relevance of the name Taleen in modern times.
Through its rich history and association with influential figures, the name Taleen has come to represent strength, resilience, and a deep connection to Armenian culture and identity. Its enduring popularity serves as a testament to the profound meaning and symbolism it holds for Armenian communities worldwide.
People
Taleen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taleen 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
Taleen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taleen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,041 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taleen 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 329,255 US residents.
Is Taleen a common name?
We classify Taleen as "Rare". It ranks above 90.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,060 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taleen most popular?
The single biggest year for Taleen was 2024, when 87 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taleen is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taleen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taleen in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.