Talmadge
Meaning
“An English surname from Old French talemache, meaning a pouch or knapsack, likely first a nickname for a soldier or peddler”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Talmadge peaked in the 1930s.
When you meet Talmadge
People given the name Talmadge in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1999. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Talmadge deep dive
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