Falcon
Meaningfalcon · English
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,653 in 2020
5 babies were named Falcon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 8,355 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1993–2025
US births per million boys, 1961–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Falcon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Falcon, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Falcon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFalcon first shows up in US birth records in 1961, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 64 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2020, when it ranked #3,653. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendFalcon has slipped 8,355 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Falcon means “falcon”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Falcon
Falcon is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “falcon”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-con”. US birth records list Falcon for boys from 1961 to 2025, in 37 of those 65 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #3,653 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.5 | 2,121,212 girls |
| 2000s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 girls |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,750,000 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,750,000 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1990s | 3.5 | 289,017 boys |
| 2000s | 5.4 | 184,162 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 89,366 boys |
| 2020s | 10 | 99,834 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Falcon
What does the name Falcon mean?
Falcon means “falcon” in English.
What is the origin of the name Falcon?
Falcon has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Falcon a boy or girl name?
Falcon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Falcon?
Falcon ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#3,653).