Talis is of Greek origin and means "branch" or "sprout". It was popularized by the character Talis in the fantasy series "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss, where he is a notorious criminal with exceptional skills in thievery and deception. The name gained further recognition after the publication of the series, becoming more widely used as a baby name choice among parents seeking unique and meaningful names for their children.
The name Talis experienced a surge in popularity between 2006 and 2012, with the highest number of births recorded in 2009 (11 births). However, it has since seen a decline, with an average of six births per year from 2018 onwards. Overall, there have been 94 births with the name Talis between 1992 and 2023.