UK boy's name
Tallan
A masculine name of Gaelic origin meaning "slender or graceful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tallan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tallan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Tallan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tallan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tallan ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 boys were registered as Tallan.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tallan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4333
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tallan mean?
The given name Tallan is believed to have originated from the Celtic languages, specifically the Irish Gaelic or Scottish Gaelic tongues. Its roots can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 5th to 10th centuries CE. The name is derived from the Gaelic word "talmhan," which translates to "land" or "earth," suggesting a connection to nature and the physical world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tallan can be found in the ancient Irish genealogies, where it was borne by Tallan mac Nuadha, a legendary figure from the 7th century CE. He was reportedly the son of Nuadha Finn Fáil, a High King of Ireland, and is mentioned in several Irish literary works, such as the Lebor Gabála Érenn (The Book of Invasions).
Throughout history, the name Tallan has been carried by several notable individuals. One such figure was Tallan of Clonmacnoise (d. 790 CE), an Irish abbot and scribe who served at the famous monastery of Clonmacnoise in County Offaly, Ireland. He is credited with producing several illuminated manuscripts and contributing to the preservation of Irish literature and scholarship during the Middle Ages.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Tallan mac Ainchellach (d. 876 CE), a Scottish prince and heir to the Kingdom of Dalriada. He played a significant role in the conflicts between the Scots and the Picts in the 9th century and is mentioned in various Scottish annals and chronicles from that period.
In the 12th century, Tallan Ua Muireadhaigh (fl. 1150 CE) was an Irish poet and historian from County Sligo, Ireland. He is best known for his work "The Circuit of Ireland," a poetic account of the topography and landmarks of Ireland, which provides valuable insights into the cultural and geographical landscape of the time.
Lastly, Tallan O'Dornian (d. 1369 CE) was an Irish chieftain and Lord of Slieve Gullion in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. He is recorded in the Annals of Ulster as having played a role in various conflicts and power struggles among the Irish clans during the late 14th century.
While the name Tallan has its roots in the Celtic cultures of Ireland and Scotland, it has been adopted and used in various parts of the world over the centuries, though its historical significance and association with the early medieval period in the British Isles remain prominent.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tallan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tallan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Tallan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tallan in the UK right now?
In 2007, Tallan was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tallan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Tallan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tallan?
A masculine name of Gaelic origin meaning "slender or graceful".
How many people are called Tallan in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tallan across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.