Falcon
Every Falcon since 1961 — 522 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Falcon
Falcon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,623 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 522 American babies have been named Falcon. Its peak came in 2020, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Falcon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Falcon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 5 | #12,623 |
| 2024 | — | — | 20 | #4,937 |
| 2023 | — | — | 18 | #5,313 |
| 2022 | — | — | 18 | #5,278 |
| 2021 | — | — | 14 | #6,127 |
| 2020 | — | — | 29 | #3,675 |
| 2019 | — | — | 27 | #3,929 |
| 2018 | — | — | 20 | #4,801 |
| 2017 | — | — | 23 | #4,365 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,364 | 21 | #4,669 |
| 2015 | — | — | 20 | #4,769 |
| 2014 | — | — | 18 | #5,119 |
| 2013 | — | — | 23 | #4,225 |
| 2012 | — | — | 22 | #4,437 |
| 2011 | — | — | 20 | #4,713 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,568 |
| 2009 | — | — | 19 | #4,988 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #6,886 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,164 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #8,972 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,288 |
| 2004 | — | — | 13 | #5,912 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,436 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,277 | 13 | #5,508 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,149 | 9 | #7,098 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,480 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,255 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,465 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Falcon in 2025?
Falcon ranked #12,623 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Falcon?
522 babies have been named Falcon in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Falcon most popular?
Falcon peaked in 2020, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Falcon a boy or girl name?
Falcon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Falcon rising or falling?
Falcon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.