Talise
A feminine Persian name meaning "star" or "fate".
Name Census estimates that about 384 living Americans carry the first name Talise. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Talise today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Talise births was 2006 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Talise. 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
384
~ 1 in 892,589 Americans
Peak year
2006
34 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,023
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Talise: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Talise from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 155 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Talise 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 Talise during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Talises live
Origin
Meaning and history of Talise
The given name Talise is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, with its roots traced back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "thaleia," which translates to "the blossoming one" or "one who flourishes."
In ancient Greek mythology, Talise was the name of a minor goddess associated with fertility and abundance. She was often depicted carrying a cornucopia, symbolizing the bountiful harvest and prosperity. This association with fertility and growth may have contributed to the name's popularity among the ancient Greeks.
The earliest recorded mention of the name Talise can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BCE. He referred to a young woman named Talise who was a priestess in the temple of Artemis at Ephesus.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Talise. One of the earliest was Talise of Miletus (c. 500 BCE), a Greek philosopher and mathematician renowned for her contributions to geometry and number theory.
Another significant figure was Talise of Alexandria (c. 370 CE), a Neoplatonic philosopher and teacher who played a crucial role in preserving and transmitting the works of Plato and other ancient Greek thinkers.
In the Middle Ages, Talise de Courtenay (1192-1262) was a prominent French noblewoman and crusader who participated in the Sixth Crusade and later became a powerful landowner in the Holy Land.
During the Renaissance, Talise Strozzi (1508-1588) was an Italian poet and scholar from the renowned Strozzi family of Florence. She was celebrated for her elegant verse and patronage of the arts.
More recently, Talise Trevigne (1850-1925) was a French painter known for her vibrant landscapes and portraits, and Talise Jahan (1912-1999) was a pioneering Pakistani educator and women's rights activist.
While the name Talise has ancient roots and a rich history, it has remained relatively uncommon in modern times, lending it a sense of uniqueness and distinction.
People
Talise + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Talise 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
Talise: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Talise?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 384 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Talise 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 892,589 US residents.
Is Talise a common name?
We classify Talise as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 391 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Talise most popular?
The single biggest year for Talise was 2006, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Talise is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Talise a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Talise 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.