Fallon
An Irish surname turned given name, anglicized from O Fallamhain, which is based on fallamhan, meaning a leader or ruler.
Fallon in 2025
Fallon was given to 364 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 1,471st most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 9,108 babies born.
The history of Fallon
Fallon reached its highest point in 1982, when 618 babies were given the name, ranking 696th that year.
Across the 54 years of records since 1972, 12,253 babies have been named Fallon. Half of them were born before 2004, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Z.
Fallon by decade
| Decade | Babies named Fallon | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 12,649 |
| 1980s | 3,396 | 696 |
| 1990s | 2,004 | 1,481 |
| 2000s | 1,856 | 1,965 |
| 2010s | 2,579 | 1,639 |
| 2020s | 2,413 | 1,263 |
Where Fallon is heading
Fallon has risen 38% over the past decade, from 263 babies in 2015 to 364 in 2025.
Names like Fallon
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Fallon.