Talicia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly blended from talia and alicia.
Name Census estimates that about 517 living Americans carry the first name Talicia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Talicia today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Talicia births was 1991 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Talicia. 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.
People living today
517
~ 1 in 662,968 Americans
Peak year
1991
25 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2014 SSA rank
#16,309
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Talicia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Talicia from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 159 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Talicia 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 Talicia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Talicias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Talicia
The name Talicia finds its origins in the ancient Etruscan language, spoken by the Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy from around the 8th century BC to the 1st century BC. The name is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "talitha," which means "blossoming" or "flourishing."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Talicia can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription dated around the 5th century BC. This inscription was discovered in the ancient Etruscan city of Veii, located near modern-day Rome. The name was likely given to a young woman, as it was common for Etruscan names to reflect positive qualities or attributes.
During the Roman period, the name Talicia appears to have been adopted and Latinized, though its usage was not widespread. There are a few mentions of women bearing the name in Roman historical records and literature, but these instances are relatively rare.
In the Middle Ages, the name Talicia experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in parts of Italy and France. One notable figure from this period was Talicia di Firenze (1245-1310), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts who was known for her support of poets and artists in Florence.
The Renaissance period saw the name Talicia gain further recognition, with several prominent women bearing the name. One such figure was Talicia Gonzaga (1472-1536), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts who was known for her influence in the cultural circles of the time.
In the 17th century, the name Talicia was adopted by some English families, though it remained relatively uncommon. One notable figure from this period was Talicia Wilkins (1638-1708), an English poet and writer who was part of the literary circles of her time.
As the name Talicia continued to spread across various cultures and regions, it took on different spellings and variations, such as Talitia, Talizia, and Thalicia. However, the underlying meaning and essence of the name, rooted in the idea of blossoming and flourishing, remained consistent throughout its history.
People
Talicia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Talicia 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
Talicia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Talicia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 517 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Talicia 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 662,968 US residents.
Is Talicia a common name?
We classify Talicia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 542 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Talicia most popular?
The single biggest year for Talicia was 1991, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Talicia is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Talicia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Talicia 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.