Shalon

Girl name

Shalon has been given to 1,316 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It peaked in 1977.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,316

Peak year

1977 (180 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1961

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

90% girls / 10% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Shalon — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Sharongirl

726,130 babies since 1900

Shanonunisex

6,549 babies since 1944

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shalon.

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Jameelahgirl

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Kristeengirl

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Chiunisex

1,326 babies since 1970

Korinnegirl

1,328 babies since 1953

Doriagirl

1,331 babies since 1909

Jennellgirl

1,301 babies since 1910

Sherondagirl

1,300 babies since 1961

FAQ

How popular is the name Shalon?

Shalon has been given to 1,316 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shalon peak?

Shalon peaked in 1977, when 180 babies were given the name.

Is Shalon a girl or boy name?

Shalon is primarily a girl name (90% of babies named Shalon are girls).

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