Talon
Meaningclaw · English
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,201 in 1999
7 babies were named Talon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,963 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1985–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Talon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Talon, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Talon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTalon first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1999, when it reached #4,201.
- Then vs nowTalon was 2.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 82,645 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 227,273.
- TrendTalon has slipped 3,963 places over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Talon means “claw”.
About the name Talon
Talon is a girl name of French origin meaning “claw”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-lon”. US birth records list Talon for girls from 1985 to 2025, in 39 of those 41 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #4,201 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.2 | 454,545 girls |
| 1990s | 8.9 | 112,360 girls |
| 2000s | 9.0 | 111,483 girls |
| 2010s | 7.2 | 139,082 girls |
| 2020s | 7.5 | 133,333 girls |
Other spellings of Talon
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Talon
What does the name Talon mean?
Talon means “claw” in English.
What is the origin of the name Talon?
Talon has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Talon a boy or girl name?
Talon is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Talon?
Talon ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#4,201).