Talli
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "young plant" or "female child".
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the first name Talli. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Talli today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Talli births was 1975 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Talli. 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
130
~ 1 in 2,636,572 Americans
Peak year
1975
12 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2010 SSA rank
#16,760
Tracked since 1958
Popularity
Talli: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Talli from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 43 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
Talli 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 Talli during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Talli
The name Talli is believed to have its origins in the Finnish language and culture, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Finnish word "talvi," which means "winter." This connection suggests that the name may have been given to children born during the winter months or may have been associated with the winter season in some way.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Talli can be found in the Kalevala, an epic poem compiled from Finnish and Karelian folklore. In this work, Talli is mentioned as a character, though details about their role or significance are limited.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Talli. One such person was Talli Tuulikki (1915-1998), a Finnish artist known for her abstract expressionist paintings and her contributions to the Finnish modernist movement. Her works can be found in various art museums across Finland.
Another prominent figure was Talli Lahtinen (1924-2005), a Finnish writer and journalist who was particularly known for her children's books and stories. Her works often explored themes of nature and the Finnish countryside, reflecting her deep connection to her homeland.
In the realm of sports, Talli Ikonen (born 1976) was a Finnish professional ice hockey player who played for several teams in the Finnish Elite League and represented Finland in international competitions. His successful career as a defenseman spanned over a decade.
Moving beyond Finland, Talli Koduri (born 1970) is an Indian-American engineer and businessperson who has held high-ranking positions at companies like Apple and Intel. He has been recognized for his contributions to graphics processing technology and his leadership in the technology industry.
Lastly, Talli Jackson (born 1962) is an American author and speaker known for her work on personal development and self-improvement. She has written several books and has been a featured speaker at various conferences and events, sharing her insights on topics such as goal-setting and achieving success.
While the name Talli may have its roots in Finnish culture, it has transcended borders and taken on new meanings and associations as individuals from different backgrounds have borne this name throughout history.
People
Talli + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Talli 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
Talli: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Talli?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 130 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Talli 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 2,636,572 US residents.
Is Talli a common name?
We classify Talli as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 139 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Talli most popular?
The single biggest year for Talli was 1975, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Talli is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Talli a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Talli 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.