Boy · #5,068 in 2026

Faolan

Name: Popularity of the name Faolan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Faolan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,068

Peak Rank

#4,453 (2023)

Total Babies

225

5-Yr Trend

+64%

2006

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#4453

Peak Rank

225

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Faolan

Faolan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 14 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 23 Faolans were born — ranking #4,453 that year. As of 2026, Faolan ranks #5,068 for baby boys with 19 births, rising sharply (+64% over the past five years). In total, more than 225 Faolans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Faolan

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

Fallen
Folan
Follin
Foulon
Felon
Fallon
Fellon
Phelan
Phalen
Felan
Fallan
Fullen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Faolan

What does the name Faolan mean?

Faolan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Faolan in 2026?

In 2026, Faolan ranks #5,068 among boys' names in the U.S., with 19 babies given the name that year.

When was Faolan most popular?

Faolan reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #4,453 that year with 23 babies given the name.

Is Faolan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Faolan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Faolan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Faolan include Nesanel, Zaahir, Saabir. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Faolan

Faolan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 225 births in the dataset. Faolan's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #4,453. Use the chart and map above to compare Faolan'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.