Fallon
Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Fallamhain (“descendant of Fallamhan”), a personal name related to follúnaitheoir (“ruler, governor”).
Every Fallon since 1972 — 12,253 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fallon
Fallon is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #779 in 2025 with 349 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 12,253 American babies have been named Fallon — about 95% girls and 5% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1982, when 618 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 Fallon stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fallon 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 | 349 | #779 | 15 | #5,943 |
| 2024 | 382 | #738 | 22 | #4,603 |
| 2023 | 422 | #688 | 30 | #3,741 |
| 2022 | 409 | #716 | 19 | #5,092 |
| 2021 | 393 | #727 | 30 | #3,675 |
| 2020 | 311 | #865 | 31 | #3,517 |
| 2019 | 274 | #961 | 31 | #3,591 |
| 2018 | 237 | #1,072 | 29 | #3,735 |
| 2017 | 219 | #1,133 | 22 | #4,514 |
| 2016 | 243 | #1,076 | 37 | #3,127 |
| 2015 | 226 | #1,126 | 37 | #3,102 |
| 2014 | 252 | #1,030 | 26 | #3,937 |
| 2013 | 234 | #1,064 | 29 | #3,606 |
| 2012 | 207 | #1,188 | 22 | #4,438 |
| 2011 | 202 | #1,191 | 31 | #3,457 |
| 2010 | 195 | #1,237 | 26 | #3,926 |
| 2009 | 185 | #1,307 | 24 | #4,200 |
| 2008 | 193 | #1,290 | 20 | #4,778 |
| 2007 | 218 | #1,167 | 16 | #5,505 |
| 2006 | 187 | #1,279 | 14 | #5,877 |
| 2005 | 153 | #1,401 | 10 | #7,289 |
| 2004 | 159 | #1,340 | 9 | #7,737 |
| 2003 | 158 | #1,309 | 14 | #5,358 |
| 2002 | 143 | #1,354 | 10 | #6,695 |
| 2001 | 171 | #1,197 | 7 | #8,597 |
| 2000 | 165 | #1,205 | — | — |
| 1995 | 203 | #929 | — | — |
| 1990 | 207 | #921 | — | — |
| 1985 | 405 | #502 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fallon mean?
Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Fallamhain (“descendant of Fallamhan”), a personal name related to follúnaitheoir (“ruler, governor”).
How popular is the name Fallon in 2025?
Fallon ranked #779 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 349 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fallon?
12,253 babies have been named Fallon in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fallon most popular?
Fallon peaked in 1982, when 618 newborns received the name.
Is Fallon a boy or girl name?
Fallon is used for both: about 95% of babies named Fallon have been girls and 5% boys.
Is the name Fallon rising or falling?
Fallon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.