How Many People Are Named Falcon?
Complete statistics for the name Falcon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Falcon means 'bird of prey' in Old French, a rare name indeed. Only 508 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 649,276 Americans. It's a modern name, with 87% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 516 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Falcon Through the Generations
Falcon has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2020 with 29 births. Today, there are 508 people named Falcon living in the United States, with most under 30 years old. The age distribution shows 451 under-30s, 60 aged between 30 and 60, and only 5 over 60, indicating it's a name embraced by younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Falcon's Old French roots
📄 About the Name Falcon
How Many People Have the Name Falcon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,078 people in the United States currently share the name Falcon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 21,982 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Falcon a Common or Rare Name?
Falcon is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Falcon Mean?
Falcon means "bird of prey" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Falcon in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.
When Was Falcon Most Popular?
The name Falcon reached peak popularity in 2020, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Falcon?
Approximately 15,078 people named Falcon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,078. That works out to roughly 1 in 21,982 Americans.
Is Falcon a rare name?
Falcon is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 21,982 Americans has this name.
What does the name Falcon mean?
Falcon means "bird of prey" and comes from Old French origins.
Is Falcon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Falcon are male and 5% are female.
When was Falcon most popular?
Falcon peaked in 2020 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.