The name Talent is of English origin and its meaning is "skill" or "ability." It is derived from the Old French word "talent," which was used to refer to a large coin, but also had the figurative sense of "a sum of money," "an amount" or "a large quantity."
In the Bible, the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) tells the story of three servants who are given talents (money) by their master before he goes on a journey. When he returns, two of the servants have doubled their talents through wise investments, while the third servant has buried his talent and returns it unchanged to his master.
The name Talent is not particularly common, but there are a few notable individuals with this name. For example, Talent Jones was an American football player who played for several teams in the National Football League during the 1970s and 1980s.
Overall, the name Talent has a strong and meaningful sound to it, and its association with skill and ability makes it a powerful choice for parents looking for a unique name for their child.
The name Talent has seen varied popularity over the years in the United States. According to available statistics, there were 9 babies named Talent in the year 2010. This number decreased slightly in 2011 with only 5 births that year. Interestingly, after a decade, the name Talent saw a resurgence in popularity with another 5 babies being named Talent in 2021.
In total, over this period of time, there were 19 children born in the United States who were given the name Talent. While this is not one of the most popular names in any given year, it does demonstrate some consistency and enduring appeal, with at least one child being named Talent each year between 2010 and 2021.