How Many People Are Named Fallon?
Complete statistics for the name Fallon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Fallon means 'little waterfall' in Irish, making it both rare and refreshing. Only 1 in 28,193 Americans have this name, with around 11,705 people named Fallon living today. It's a rising name, peaking in popularity in 1982.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 11,888 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: 1982Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Fallon Through the Generations
Fallon has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 1982 when 618 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Fallon are under 30, with 7,057 under-30s compared to 4,831 aged 30-60. This indicates that Fallon is a genuinely modern name, favored by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Fallon
Fallon is a given name of the following people:Fallon Bowman, South African born Canadian musician Fallon Fox, American mixed martial arts fighter Fallon Kelly (1907–1992), United States Attorney Fallon King, American singer and member of Cherish Fallon Sherrock, English darts player Fallon Taylor, American barrel racer…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Fallon's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Fallon
How Many People Have the Name Fallon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,367 people in the United States currently share the name Fallon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 29,159 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Fallon a Common or Rare Name?
Fallon 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 Fallon Mean?
Fallon means "little waterfall" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Fallon in SSA data, approximately 5% are male and 95% are female.
When Was Fallon Most Popular?
The name Fallon reached peak popularity in 1982, with 618 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 Fallon?
Approximately 11,367 people named Fallon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,367. That works out to roughly 1 in 29,159 Americans.
Is Fallon a rare name?
Fallon is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 29,159 Americans has this name.
What does the name Fallon mean?
Fallon means "little waterfall" and comes from Irish origins.
Is Fallon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 5% of people named Fallon are male and 95% are female.
When was Fallon most popular?
Fallon peaked in 1982 with 618 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.