Talmadge
About Talmadge
Distinctive Talmadge could be an Anglo-Saxon name and English surname that was originally given to a person who carried a knapsack or pack, for example, a traveller or a pedlar. It comes from the Old French word, "talemache".
Alternatively, it could be a Norman name, meaning "ringing of the bell".
Either way, it has an aristocratic and bold feel, and it did rank in the US Top 1000 in the early 20th century.
As of October 2026, Talmadge ranked #9603 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #412 in 1933, Nameberry popularity #948.
Editor's take: The name Talmadge is a boy's name meaning "pouch, knapsack; ringing of the bell".
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
World rankings
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Talmadge on lists
Famous Talmadges
- Thomas "Talmadge" Hayer
infamous assassin of civil rights leader Malcolm X.
- James E. Talmage
English chemist, geologist, and LDS church leader.
Talmadge in pop culture
- Talmadge McGulager
an alias of Henry Spencer in "Psych"
- Main character in "The Orchardist"
a novel by Amanda Coplin