Falon
Every Falon since 1981 — 2,066 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Falon
Falon is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,322 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 2,066 American babies have been named Falon. Its peak came in 1983, when 182 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Falon stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Falon 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 | 7 | #12,322 | — | — |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,543 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,594 | — | — |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,197 | — | — |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,756 | — | — |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,426 | — | — |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,253 | — | — |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,618 | — | — |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,626 | — | — |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,251 | 5 | #12,827 |
| 2015 | 36 | #4,095 | 5 | #12,669 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,280 | — | — |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,374 | 11 | #7,189 |
| 2012 | 35 | #4,243 | 7 | #10,057 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,262 | 7 | #9,969 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,845 | 5 | #12,876 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,271 | 9 | #8,520 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,301 | 7 | #10,215 |
| 2007 | 29 | #4,999 | — | — |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,432 | — | — |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,327 | — | — |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,630 | — | — |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,583 | — | — |
| 2002 | 34 | #3,837 | — | — |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,574 | — | — |
| 2000 | 45 | #3,086 | — | — |
| 1995 | 55 | #2,373 | — | — |
| 1990 | 51 | #2,412 | — | — |
| 1985 | 99 | #1,334 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Falon in 2025?
Falon ranked #12,322 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Falon?
2,066 babies have been named Falon in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Falon most popular?
Falon peaked in 1983, when 182 newborns received the name.
Is Falon a boy or girl name?
Falon is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Falon rising or falling?
Falon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.