Taline
Of Armenian origin, meaning "phoenix", symbolizing rebirth and rising from the ashes.
Name Census estimates that about 323 living Americans carry the first name Taline. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Taline today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taline births was 1995 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taline. 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
323
~ 1 in 1,061,159 Americans
Peak year
1995
14 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#17,364
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Taline: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taline from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 81 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Taline remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taline 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 Taline during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Talines live
Origin
Meaning and history of Taline
The name Taline originates from the Armenian language and culture, with its roots dating back to the ancient Armenian kingdom of the 4th century AD. It is derived from the Armenian word "talin," which means "to give" or "to offer." This suggests that the name Taline may have been bestowed upon individuals with a giving or generous nature.
The earliest known record of the name Taline can be found in the ancient Armenian manuscript "The History of Armenia" by Movses Khorenatsi, which was written in the 5th century AD. This manuscript chronicles the history of the Armenian people and their rulers, providing a valuable insight into the cultural and linguistic traditions of that era.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Taline was Taline Vramian (1899-1975), an Armenian writer and journalist who played a significant role in preserving Armenian literature and culture during the turbulent years of the Armenian Genocide. Her works, which included poetry and short stories, were widely acclaimed for their poignant depictions of the Armenian experience.
Another prominent Taline was Taline Babikian (1947-2006), an Armenian-American author and scholar who dedicated her life to the study of Armenian literature and culture. Her book "Paregamenerku" (Sojourners) was a seminal work that explored the themes of displacement and identity among the Armenian diaspora.
In the realm of art, Taline Krikorian (1921-2008), an Armenian-American painter and sculptor, made significant contributions to the modernist movement. Her abstract works, which often incorporated Armenian motifs and symbols, were widely exhibited and celebrated for their vibrant colors and innovative techniques.
Moving to more recent times, Taline Avakian (born 1972) is a prominent Armenian-American film director and screenwriter. Her critically acclaimed films, such as "Taline: A Journey Through Intolerance" and "Sayat Nova: The Color of Pomegranates," have explored themes of cultural identity, displacement, and the Armenian experience.
Throughout history, the name Taline has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, ranging from literature and art to journalism and filmmaking. While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient Armenian roots, its enduring presence reflects the resilience and cultural richness of the Armenian people.
People
Taline + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taline 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
Taline: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taline?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 323 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taline 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 1,061,159 US residents.
Is Taline a common name?
We classify Taline as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 332 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taline most popular?
The single biggest year for Taline was 1995, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taline is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taline a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taline 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.