Talon
Every Talon since 1975 — 13,039 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Talon
Talon is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,181 in 2025 with 175 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 13,039 American babies have been named Talon. Its peak came in 2006, when 679 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Talon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Talon 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 | #13,056 | 175 | #1,181 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,499 | 212 | #1,046 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,935 | 236 | #958 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,255 | 247 | #933 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,992 | 308 | #797 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,362 | 295 | #789 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,374 | 356 | #703 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,751 | 314 | #756 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,409 | 312 | #756 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,778 | 408 | #649 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,083 | 438 | #614 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,274 | 495 | #558 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,927 | 552 | #496 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,692 | 513 | #514 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,742 | 500 | #516 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,550 | 569 | #463 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,333 | 638 | #440 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,481 | 593 | #466 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,572 | 640 | #436 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,112 | 661 | #426 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,225 | 356 | #623 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,797 | 239 | #763 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,357 | 244 | #740 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,245 | 296 | #648 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,794 | 292 | #641 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,295 | 252 | #700 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,600 | 171 | #822 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,829 | 124 | #929 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,540 | 76 | #1,062 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #4,097 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,383 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Talon in 2025?
Talon ranked #1,181 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 175 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Talon?
13,039 babies have been named Talon in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Talon most popular?
Talon peaked in 2006, when 679 newborns received the name.
Is Talon a boy or girl name?
Talon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Talon rising or falling?
Talon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.