Unisex · #12,425 in 2026

Phalon

Current Rank
#12,425
Peak Rank
#7,563 (1985)
Total Babies
37
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #7,563 (37 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,136 (15 total)
👧As Girl Name
1981
First Year
1998
Last Year
1985
Peak Year
#7563
Peak Rank
37
Total Count
6
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1968
First Year
2006
Last Year
1968
Peak Year
#4136
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Phalon

As a girl name

Phalon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1981, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 8 Phalons were born — ranking #7,563 that year. As of 2026, Phalon ranks #12,425 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 37 Phalons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Phalon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1968, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1968, when 5 Phalons were born — ranking #4,136 that year. As of 2026, Phalon ranks #12,053 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Phalons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

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Names that sound like Phalon

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

  • Phylon
  • Felon
  • Fellon
  • Fellin
  • Phelan
  • Felin
  • Felan
  • Filin
  • Filene
  • Philon
  • Fehlen
  • Fallen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Phalon

What does the name Phalon mean?
Phalon is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Phalon in 2026?
In 2026, Phalon ranks #12,425 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Phalon most popular?
Phalon reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #7,563 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Phalon a unisex name?
Yes — Phalon is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 71% of Phalons assigned female and 29% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Phalon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Phalon include Lorah, Lindamarie, Hara. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Phalon

Phalon is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 37 births in the dataset. Phalon's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #7,563. Use the chart and map above to compare Phalon'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.