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Fallon
GirlIrish· “descendant of the leader”
- Meaning
- descendant of the leader
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- FAL-uhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #779
- US babies 2025
- 349
- Best rank
- #376 (1982)
- Peak year
- 1982
Meaning and origin of Fallon
Fallon is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “descendant of the leader”.
Fallon comes from the Irish surname Ó Fallamhain, descendant of Fallamhan. The personal name is usually linked to an Irish word meaning ruler or leader. The Fallon family was historically based in County Roscommon in the west of Ireland. As a given name, Fallon became known in the United States through Fallon Carrington, a character on the television drama Dynasty, and it is used mainly for girls. Talk show host Jimmy Fallon carries the surname. The name feels polished and confident, with a clear Irish background.
Popularity over time
Fallon first appears in US Social Security records in 1981. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 22 different years, starting in 1981. Its best national rank was #376 in 1982, the same year it reached its highest count of 611 babies. In 2025, 349 babies were named Fallon, and it ranked #779 nationally. That is 54% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,205 in 2000, #1,237 in 2010, and #779 in 2025. Of the 11,634 US girls named Fallon since records began, 29% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,289 babies. Since 2010, 4,555 more have been named Fallon.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kristal, Tiffani, Hollie, Rosanna, and Tanisha.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Fallon ranked highest in West Virginia, Iowa, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | #189 | 9 |
| Iowa | #457 | 7 |
| Pennsylvania | #495 | 21 |
| Missouri | #528 | 11 |
| Tennessee | #542 | 14 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 91% of US babies named Fallon over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Fallon is usually pronounced FAL-uhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with F and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Fallon
A few middle names that flow with Fallon: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Fallon
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fallon mean?
Fallon is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “descendant of the leader”.
What is the origin of the name Fallon?
Fallon has Irish roots. Fallon comes from the Irish surname Ó Fallamhain, descendant of Fallamhan.
Is Fallon a popular name?
Yes. Fallon ranked #779 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Fallon a boy or girl name?
Fallon is mainly a girl's name. About 91% of US babies named Fallon over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Fallon?
Fallon is usually pronounced FAL-uhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings