Derived from Tallinn, the capital of Estonia
Tallin is a modern place-name choice, most likely derived from the Estonian capital city, Tallinn. The city's name is historically thought to mean 'Danish castle' or 'Danish town' in the Estonian language. As a given name, it is rare and offers a contemporary, geographic appeal similar to names like Caspian or Berlin.
Less common today
Tallin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,322 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
