UK girl's name
Talulla
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Native American term.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Talulla is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Talulla popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3598, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 9 births.
This profile covers 95 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1998 to 2023. 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.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 94 living people in the UK are called Talulla. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Talulla ranked #3598 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 9 girls were registered as Talulla.
- • About 94 living people in the UK are estimated to have Talulla as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3598
2023
Births in 2023
6
Latest year
Peak year
2003
9 births
Estimated living
94
2026
Meaning
What does Talulla mean?
The name Talulla is an English variant of the name Tallulah, which is believed to have originated from the Muskogee Creek language spoken by Native American tribes in the southern United States. The name is derived from the Creek word "Rvlvqvuv," meaning "town," or "territory."
While the exact origins of the name are unclear, some sources suggest that it may have been used as a place name or a reference to a specific town or territory within the Muskogee Creek Nation. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Talulla can be found in the 1895 novel "The Red Rock" by Thomas Nelson Page, where it is used as a character's name. However, the name did not gain widespread recognition until the 20th century.
Arguably the most famous person to bear the name Talulla was the American actress Tallulah Bankhead (1902-1968). Known for her husky voice and bold personality, Bankhead was a prominent figure in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s and starred in numerous films and stage productions.
Another notable Talulla was Talulla Rising (1822-1884), a Native American woman from the Seminole tribe who played a significant role in the Second Seminole War. She is remembered for her involvement in the Battle of Wahoo Swamp in 1836.
In literature, the name Talulla appears in the novel "The Trumpet-Major" by Thomas Hardy, published in 1880. The character Talulla Starre is a singer and performer in the novel.
In the world of music, Talulla Rising (born 1982) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist known for her folk and indie rock music. She has released several albums and has gained a dedicated following.
Another notable Talulla was Talulla Brewer (1898-1981), an American artist and painter known for her landscapes and still-life paintings. She was a member of the National Association of Women Artists and had several successful exhibitions throughout her career.
While the name Talulla has not been as widely used as some other names, it has a rich history and has been borne by notable individuals throughout different eras and cultural backgrounds.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Talulla over time
The chart below shows babies named Talulla registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Talulla, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2023, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Talulla by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Talulla 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 | #4424 | 18 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4648 | 21 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3099 | 53 | 9 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Talulla
- Tia 15,569
- Thea 12,888
- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Talulla: questions and answers
How popular is the name Talulla in the UK right now?
In 2023, Talulla was ranked #3598 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Talulla most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 9 babies registered as Talulla in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Talulla?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Native American term.
How many people are called Talulla in the UK?
A total of 95 babies have been registered as Talulla across the 19 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.