Talon
Boy nameTalon has been given to 13,039 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It peaked in 2006.
Meaning & origin
The surname derives from Old French talon (“heel”) as a nickname for a deformity, or for a swift runner; also diminutive of Talbot and Talleyrand. The modern given name is associated with English talon.
Origin: English
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
13,039
Peak year
2006 (679 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1975
10-year trend
▼ -59%
Gender split
4% girls / 96% boys
Rank through the decades
Talon's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 2000 | #700 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Talon.
FAQ
How popular is the name Talon?
Talon has been given to 13,039 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Talon peak?
Talon peaked in 2006, when 679 babies were given the name.
Is Talon a girl or boy name?
Talon is primarily a boy name (96% of babies named Talon are boys).
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