Shalon
Every Shalon since 1961 — 1,316 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shalon
Shalon is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,897 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 1,316 American babies have been named Shalon — about 90% girls and 10% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1977, when 180 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Shalon stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shalon 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 | #16,897 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,121 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #13,932 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,990 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,156 | — | — |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,708 | — | — |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,283 | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,264 | 7 | #9,977 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,564 | — | — |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,183 | — | — |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,950 | 5 | #12,207 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,979 | 6 | #10,349 |
| 2000 | 11 | #9,051 | 7 | #8,978 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,553 | 5 | #10,074 |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,350 | 5 | #9,287 |
| 1985 | 23 | #3,713 | 8 | #5,074 |
| 1980 | 49 | #2,123 | 9 | #4,445 |
| 1975 | 27 | #2,796 | 6 | #5,347 |
| 1970 | 25 | #2,839 | — | — |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,150 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shalon in 2025?
Shalon ranked #16,897 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shalon?
1,316 babies have been named Shalon in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shalon most popular?
Shalon peaked in 1977, when 180 newborns received the name.
Is Shalon a boy or girl name?
Shalon is used for both: about 90% of babies named Shalon have been girls and 10% boys.
Is the name Shalon rising or falling?
Shalon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.