Talmer
An Old Norse masculine name derived from two elements meaning "valley" and "tranquil peace".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Talmer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Talmer today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Talmer births was 1926 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Talmer. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Talmer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1926
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1926 SSA rank
#4,764
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Talmer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Talmer 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 Talmer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Talmer
The name Talmer has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization of central Italy, dating back to the 8th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "talmere," which means "defender" or "protector." The name was popular among the Etruscan nobility and warrior class, as it embodied strength, courage, and a sense of duty to safeguard one's family and community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Talmer can be found in a collection of Etruscan funerary inscriptions from the 6th century BCE. These inscriptions, discovered in the necropolis of Cerveteri, mention a prominent Etruscan leader named Talmer who was buried with great honors and riches, indicating his high social status and military achievements.
As the Etruscan civilization declined and was eventually absorbed by the Roman Republic, the name Talmer gradually fell out of use. However, it resurfaced in the Middle Ages, particularly in the regions of present-day Italy and France. One notable bearer of the name was Talmer of Saxony (c. 1050 - 1117), a German nobleman and crusader who participated in the First Crusade and is documented in historical accounts for his bravery and leadership during the siege of Antioch in 1098.
In the 13th century, a prominent Italian scholar and philosopher named Talmer Vitaliano (c. 1220 - 1289) gained recognition for his contributions to the field of natural philosophy. His treatises on the natural world and the human condition were widely read and discussed in academic circles across Europe.
During the Renaissance period, the name Talmer experienced a revival in popularity, particularly among Italian and French nobility. One notable figure was Talmer de Medici (1490 - 1537), a member of the influential Medici family in Florence, who served as a military commander and played a pivotal role in the Italian Wars of the 16th century.
In more recent times, the name Talmer has been relatively uncommon, though it has been borne by a few notable individuals. One such person was Talmer Shud (1920 - 1948), an Australian man whose unidentified body was found on Somerton Beach in Adelaide in 1948, leading to one of Australia's most famous unsolved mysteries, known as the "Somerton Man" case.
While the name Talmer may not be as widely used today, its rich historical roots and associations with strength, protection, and nobility make it a unique and intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with a deep and meaningful past.
People
Talmer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Talmer 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
Talmer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Talmer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Talmer 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 - US residents.
Is Talmer a common name?
We classify Talmer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Talmer most popular?
The single biggest year for Talmer was 1926, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Talmer is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Talmer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Talmer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Talmer in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Talmer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Talmer in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Talmer can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Talmer?
Want to know how many people have the name Talmer? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.