UK girl's name
Tallulah
A feminine name of Native American and uncertain origin meaning "leaping waters".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tallulah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tallulah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #254, with 191 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 235 births.
This profile covers 4,442 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
The latest count is about 81% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 4,468 living people in the UK are called Tallulah. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tallulah ranked #254 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 191 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 235 girls were registered as Tallulah.
- • Tallulah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
- • About 4,468 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tallulah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#254
2024
Births in 2024
191
Latest year
Peak year
2011
235 births
Estimated living
4,468
2026
Meaning
What does Tallulah mean?
The name Tallulah is a feminine given name of Native American origin, specifically derived from the Creek and Choctaw languages. It is believed to have originated in the Southeastern United States during the 17th or 18th century.
The name is a combination of two words from the Creek language: "talu" meaning "town" and "luhhi" meaning "beautiful". Thus, Tallulah can be interpreted as "beautiful town" or "beautiful place". In the Choctaw language, the name is spelled "Talhulli" and has a similar meaning.
While the name Tallulah does not appear to have been recorded in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been used as a given name for centuries among Native American tribes in the region. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was Tallulah Falls, a town in Georgia named after a nearby waterfall, which was documented in the late 18th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tallulah. One of the most famous was Tallulah Bankhead (1902-1968), an American actress known for her husky voice and outrageous personality. She appeared in numerous films and stage productions during the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Another prominent figure was Tallulah Brockman Bankhead (1775-1858), an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Alabama in the early 19th century.
In the literary world, Tallulah Pitt (1901-1989) was a British writer and poet known for her works on mysticism and spirituality. She was also a close friend of the renowned author Dion Fortune.
Tallulah Gorge (1805-1850), also known as Mary Musgrove, was a Native American woman of the Creek Nation who played a significant role as an interpreter and negotiator during the colonial era in Georgia.
Lastly, Tallulah Morgan (1860-1920) was an American educator and advocate for women's rights. She was the founder of the Mississippi Industrial Institute and College, now known as Mississippi University for Women.
These are just a few examples of the diverse individuals who have carried the name Tallulah throughout history, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and lasting impact.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tallulah over time
The chart below shows babies named Tallulah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tallulah, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 191 births in 2024, compared with 235 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tallulah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tallulah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #260 | 905 | 5 |
| 2010s | #262 | 1,910 | 10 |
| 2000s | #310 | 1,425 | 10 |
| 1990s | #534 | 202 | 4 |
Geography
Where Tallulah is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Tallulah. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Tallulah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
Across the UK
Tallulah in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#790 in 2024
13 years of NRS records, 49 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Tallulah
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Tallulah Lascelles
aristocrat
born 2005
2005-
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Tallulah Haddon
actor; model; film director
actress, artist and model
1997-
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Tallulah Greive
actor
Scottish actress
1997-
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Tallulah Harlech
actor; model
English model and actress
1988-
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- Tabitha 6,462
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- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
- Tayla 2,799
FAQ
Tallulah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tallulah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tallulah was ranked #254 for girls in England and Wales, with 191 births registered.
When was Tallulah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 235 babies registered as Tallulah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tallulah?
A feminine name of Native American and uncertain origin meaning "leaping waters".
How many people are called Tallulah in the UK?
A total of 4,442 babies have been registered as Tallulah across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 49 more in Scotland.
Where is Tallulah most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Tallulah ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #790 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.