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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Talon — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Talmage|Taloni
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↓ Declining

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Talon

◈

TAL-un · 2 syllables

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Boy
#1045
↓ Declining
Boy
#1045
Popularity score: 30
↓ Declining
Peak
#789 in 2020
5yr
-87 ranks
Velocity
-87
Birth frequency
5.9 per 100,000 births
Girl
#9461
Popularity score: 8
↓ Fading
Peak
#7255 in 2022
5yr
-538 ranks
Velocity
-538
Birth frequency
3.1 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1045 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Talon

Popularity score: 30  ·  SSA Rank: #1045

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #9461 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Talon

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #9461

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
28
Higher than 28% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-87 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Talon scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
18
Uniqueness20% of score
80
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
NatureAnimalModernUnisex2-syllableStrongCoolContemporary
Character
sharp focusfierce independenceswift actionpredatory intelligencesoaring ambition
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Talons

athleticcompetitivedeterminedskilledfocused
STRONG
High confidence

Talon is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1045 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -87 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1045 · rare
Talon at a Glance
Meaning:From the heel; historically a surname derived from medieval French talons (heels). Modernly associated with bird claws, evoking strength and predatory grace.
Language root:Old French · Medieval Latin
Peak rank:#789 in 2020
5yr change:-87 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #1045 · Girl #9461
Notable bearers
Talon Edley
NFL player
Talon Watkins
Basketball player
Similar Sound
TallonTalon◈Talin◈Tarun
Similar Style
Raven◈FalconSoren◈Caspian◈LeifStellan◈
Works well with
Raven◈IvyWren◈HawkHazelBeckett◈Stellan◈Phoebe
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Falcon
English · #4920
↑↑ Surging
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Leif
Norse · #925
↓ Declining
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Ethan
Celtic · #19
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Talon illustration
Name Intelligence
Talon · Overview
Summary

Talon is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1045 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Modern character
Talon carries a cool, grounded, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 87 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
talon.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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