Unisex · #13,518 in 2026

Chalon

Current Rank
#13,518
Peak Rank
#4,652 (1977)
Total Babies
133
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,652 (133 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,415 (22 total)
👧As Girl Name
1966
First Year
1996
Last Year
1977
Peak Year
#4652
Peak Rank
133
Total Count
18
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1971
First Year
2001
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#6415
Peak Rank
22
Total Count
4
Years Active

The Story of Chalon

As a girl name

Chalon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1966, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 14 Chalons were born — ranking #4,652 that year. As of 2026, Chalon ranks #13,518 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 133 Chalons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Chalon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 7 Chalons were born — ranking #6,415 that year. As of 2026, Chalon ranks #10,556 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Chalons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Chalon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chalon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chalon

What does the name Chalon mean?
Chalon is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1966. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Chalon in 2026?
In 2026, Chalon ranks #13,518 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Chalon most popular?
Chalon reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #4,652 that year with 14 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Chalon most popular?
Chalon has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Chalon.
Is Chalon a unisex name?
Yes — Chalon is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 86% of Chalons assigned female and 14% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Chalon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chalon include Malita, Celita, Shalla. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chalon

Chalon is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1966 and has accumulated 133 births in the dataset. Chalon's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #4,652. Use the chart and map above to compare Chalon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.