How Many People Are Named Talon?
Complete statistics for the name Talon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Talon means 'claw' and is a very rare name for boys. Only 1 in 26,070 Americans are named Talon, making it quite unique. The majority of people named Talon are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 12,854 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Talon Through the Generations
Talon, a name that evokes imagery of strength and sharpness, has seen its peak in recent years, particularly in 2006 when 679 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 12,658 people named Talon living in the United States, with most of them being under 30 years old. This trend reflects a modern, newer-generation name that's becoming less common as time goes on.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Talon's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Talon
How Many People Have the Name Talon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 447 people in the United States currently share the name Talon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 741,497 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Talon a Common or Rare Name?
Talon is classified as Very 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 Talon Mean?
Talon means "claw" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Talon in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.
When Was Talon Most Popular?
The name Talon reached peak popularity in 2006, with 679 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Talon?
Approximately 447 people named Talon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 447. That works out to roughly 1 in 741,497 Americans.
Is Talon a rare name?
Talon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 741,497 Americans has this name.
What does the name Talon mean?
Talon means "claw" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Talon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Talon are male and 4% are female.
When was Talon most popular?
Talon peaked in 2006 with 679 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.