Shalon
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #868 in 1977
5 babies were named Shalon in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1961–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Shalon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Shalon, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Shalon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryShalon 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 1977, when it ranked #868. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Shalon
Shalon is a girl name of American origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-lon”. US birth records list Shalon for girls from 1961 to 2025, in 50 of those 65 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #868 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.8 | 171,429 girls |
| 1970s | 37 | 27,300 girls |
| 1980s | 17 | 58,343 girls |
| 1990s | 7.8 | 127,551 girls |
| 2000s | 4.8 | 209,205 girls |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 girls |
| 2020s | 0.5 | 1,935,484 girls |
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Questions about the name Shalon
What is the origin of the name Shalon?
Shalon has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Shalon a boy or girl name?
Shalon is a girl name.
How popular is the name Shalon?
Shalon ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1977 (#868).