Find out how popular the first name Talulah has been for the last 24 years (from 2000 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Talulah by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Talulah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 34 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Talulah.

The history of the first name Talulah

The name Talulah is a Native American name of Muscogee origin, deriving from the Choctaw language spoken by the Choctaw people of the Southeastern United States. It is believed to have originated sometime in the early 18th century or earlier.

Talulah is a combination of two Choctaw words, "talu" meaning "town" and "lah" meaning "rock" or "brook". Therefore, the name Talulah can be interpreted as meaning "town of the brook" or "town on the rock". It may have been a descriptive name for a specific Choctaw settlement or village located near a brook or rocky terrain.

There are no known significant historical references or mentions of the name Talulah in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, it is likely that the name was used by the Choctaw people for centuries before being more widely adopted by European settlers and other cultures.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Talulah was Talulah Bankhead, an American actress born in 1902 and died in 1968. She was known for her husky voice and sultry persona on stage and in films during the 1920s and 1930s.

Another notable Talulah was Talulah Riley, a British actress born in 1985. She is known for her roles in films such as Pride & Prejudice, St Trinian's, and Inception.

Talulah Gosh was the name of an influential English indie pop band formed in 1986, named after an imaginary person. The band's quirky name and sound played a role in the emerging C86 scene of the late 1980s.

In the world of literature, Talulah Granger was a character in the novel "The Big Sleep" by Raymond Chandler, published in 1939. She was portrayed as a cynical and manipulative young woman in the classic noir fiction novel.

Talulah Bankhead, the actress mentioned earlier, was also known for her wit and sharp tongue. One famous quote attributed to her is, "I'm as pure as the driven slush."

Data source

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