Boy nameCurrently #1,045 in the USFalling
Talon
//ˈtælən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20065 lettersStarts with T
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Talon's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Talon's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Talon |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 33 |
| 1983 | 57 |
| 1984 | 55 |
| 1985 | 82 |
| 1986 | 80 |
| 1987 | 74 |
| 1988 | 60 |
| 1989 | 72 |
| 1990 | 135 |
| 1991 | 132 |
| 1992 | 164 |
| 1993 | 168 |
| 1994 | 164 |
| 1995 | 185 |
| 1996 | 238 |
| 1997 | 252 |
| 1998 | 257 |
| 1999 | 277 |
| 2000 | 274 |
| 2001 | 312 |
| 2002 | 319 |
| 2003 | 254 |
| 2004 | 254 |
| 2005 | 376 |
| 2006 | 679 |
| 2007 | 649 |
| 2008 | 608 |
| 2009 | 651 |
| 2010 | 574 |
| 2011 | 516 |
| 2012 | 537 |
| 2013 | 562 |
| 2014 | 511 |
| 2015 | 449 |
| 2016 | 418 |
| 2017 | 328 |
| 2018 | 325 |
| 2019 | 362 |
| 2020 | 308 |
| 2021 | 321 |
| 2022 | 263 |
| 2023 | 248 |
| 2024 | 222 |
Talon through the decades
- Talon peaked in 2006, when 679 babies were named Talon in the US.
- The 2010s were Talon's strongest decade, averaging 458 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Talon has fallen 43% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Talon currently ranks #1,045 in the US and is cooling off.