Will my child share the name Taliesin with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Taliesin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Taliesin in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Taliesin becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Taliesin has been fairly steady, ranked #1,705 in 2025 against #1,635 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #1,330 in 2000.

Is Taliesin a good choice for a distinctive name?

Taliesin is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Taliesin a popular baby name in the United States?

Taliesin does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Taliesin

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Taliesin is a distinctive choice, ranked #1705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Taliesin in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Taliesin

Taliesin has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 454 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #1330 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Taliesin is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Taliesin in their class.