Tall or high; possibly a modern variation of Tallon.
Tallyn is a modern English name likely derived from the surname Tallon, which has roots in the Germanic word 'tal' meaning valley or the French 'talon' meaning heel. In a contemporary context, it is often chosen for its phonetic similarity to names like Tali or Fallon. It remains a rare, gender-neutral choice in the United States.
Less common today
Tallyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,594 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
