Fallon
Girl name · Celtic · Gaelic · Irish
- US rank
- #778
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #376 in 1982
349 babies were named Fallon in the US in 2025. It has climbed 86 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1981–2025
US births per million boys, 1972–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Fallon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,606 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Fallon, 349 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Fallon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFallon first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1982, when it reached #376.
- Then vs nowFallon is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 11,001 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 4,606.
- TrendFallon has climbed 86 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #778. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedFallon is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #181, followed by Iowa (#437) and Pennsylvania (#487). It's in the top 1,000 in 24 states.
About the name Fallon
Fallon is a girl name of Celtic, Gaelic and Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-lon”. US birth records list Fallon for girls from 1981 to 2025, in 45 of those 45 years. Its best year was 1982, when it ranked #376 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #778, with 349 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesGaelic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 219 | 4,559 girls |
| 1990s | 109 | 9,140 girls |
| 2000s | 94 | 10,684 girls |
| 2010s | 131 | 7,636 girls |
| 2020s | 233 | 4,294 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.4 | 2,580,645 boys |
| 1980s | 1.1 | 909,091 boys |
| 1990s | 1.7 | 578,035 boys |
| 2000s | 6.2 | 161,812 boys |
| 2010s | 15 | 64,809 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 70,505 boys |
Other spellings of Fallon
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Questions about the name Fallon
What is the origin of the name Fallon?
Fallon has Celtic, Gaelic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Fallon a boy or girl name?
Fallon is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Fallon?
Fallon ranked #778 for US girls in 2025, given to 349 babies. Its best year was 1982 (#376).