Fallon Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Fallon is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Fallon?
Fallon is spelled F-A-L-L-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Fallon at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The surname Fallon is derived from the Irish Ó Fallamháin, meaning “descendant of Fallamhán.”
- Origin
- The name Fallon is commonly associated with Irish origins, deriving from a Gaelic surname used primarily in Ireland.
- Pronunciation
- FAL-un · 2 syllables
Fallon Popularity in 2025
Rank#778
Recorded Births349
Rank#5,861
Recorded Births15
- Girls usage fell 41 places to #778 and recorded 33 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 1,290 places to #5,861 and recorded 7 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Fallon Mean?
The surname Fallon is derived from the Irish Ó Fallamháin, meaning “descendant of Fallamhán.”
Origin: The name Fallon is commonly associated with Irish origins, deriving from a Gaelic surname used primarily in Ireland.
How Do You Pronounce Fallon?
PronunciationFAL-un
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Fallon?
- History
- The surname Fallon has been recorded historically in Ireland with use among Irish clans.
Fallon Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 349 | #778 |
| 2025 | Boys | 15 | #5,861 |
| 2024 | Girls | 382 | #737 |
| 2024 | Boys | 22 | #4,571 |
| 2023 | Girls | 422 | #688 |
| 2023 | Boys | 30 | #3,712 |
| 2022 | Girls | 409 | #715 |
| 2022 | Boys | 19 | #5,019 |
| 2021 | Girls | 393 | #727 |
| 2021 | Boys | 30 | #3,651 |
| 2020 | Girls | 311 | #864 |
| 2020 | Boys | 31 | #3,497 |
| 2019 | Girls | 274 | #960 |
| 2019 | Boys | 31 | #3,571 |
| 2018 | Girls | 237 | #1,071 |
| 2018 | Boys | 29 | #3,708 |
| 2017 | Girls | 219 | #1,131 |
| 2017 | Boys | 22 | #4,466 |
| 2016 | Girls | 243 | #1,074 |
| 2016 | Boys | 37 | #3,111 |
| 2015 | Girls | 226 | #1,126 |
| 2015 | Boys | 37 | #3,085 |
| 2014 | Girls | 252 | #1,030 |
| 2014 | Boys | 26 | #3,891 |
When Was Fallon Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1982 · Girls
611 recorded births
National rank #376
1983 · Girls
586 recorded births
National rank #380
1984 · Girls
452 recorded births
National rank #462
2023 · Girls
422 recorded births
National rank #688
Where Fallon Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #181 | 9 |
| IA | #437 | 7 |
| PA | #487 | 21 |
| MO | #516 | 11 |
| TN | #532 | 14 |
| NJ | #535 | 14 |
| CO | #536 | 10 |
| CT | #540 | 5 |