Emma Girl
EH-muh
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Falon
GirlIrish· “variant of Fallon, Irish surname, 'leader'”
- Meaning
- variant of Fallon, Irish surname, 'leader'
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- FA-luhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #12,322
- US babies 2025
- 7
- Best rank
- #843 (1983)
- Peak year
- 1983
Meaning and origin of Falon
Falon is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “variant of Fallon, Irish surname, 'leader'”.
Falon is a spelling of Fallon, from the Irish surname Ó Fallamhain, a descendant of Fallamhan, usually explained as leader or ruler, with some uncertainty. As a first name, Fallon gained wide attention in the US through Fallon Carrington, a character in the television drama Dynasty. The single l spelling looks sleeker but keeps the pronunciation FA-luhn. Like Shannon and Riley, it moved from Irish surname to American first name. Falon is uncommon, which lets it stand out while still sounding familiar.
Popularity over time
Falon first appears in US Social Security records in 1981. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 3 different years, starting in 1982. Its best national rank was #843 in 1983, the same year it reached its highest count of 182 babies. In 2025, 7 babies were named Falon, and it ranked #12,322 nationally. That is 81% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,086 in 2000, #5,845 in 2010, and #12,322 in 2025. Of the 1,983 US girls named Falon since records began, 47% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 429 babies. Since 2010, 310 more have been named Falon.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Echo, Shenna, Afton, Latoria, and Shena.
Gender, sound and spelling
About 88% of US babies named Falon over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Falon is usually pronounced FA-luhn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with F and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Falon
A few middle names that flow with Falon: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Falon
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Falon mean?
Falon is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “variant of Fallon, Irish surname, 'leader'”.
What is the origin of the name Falon?
Falon has Irish roots. Falon is a spelling of Fallon, from the Irish surname Ó Fallamhain, a descendant of Fallamhan, usually explained as leader or ruler, with some uncertainty.
Is Falon a popular name?
Not especially. Falon ranked #12,322 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Falon a boy or girl name?
Falon is mainly a girl's name. About 88% of US babies named Falon over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Falon?
Falon is usually pronounced FA-luhn. 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