Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Taelon

Earth: Final Conflict is a science fiction television series based on ideas developed by Gene Roddenberry. The series was produced under the guidance of his widow, Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, who possessed notes kept by Roddenberry that would provide the conceptual basis for the series. It ran for five seasons between October 6, 1997, and May 20, 2002.

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#8,324 (2008)
Total Babies
97
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1999
First Year
2024
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#8324
Peak Rank
97
Total Count
15
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Taelon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Earth: Final Conflict is a science fiction television series based on ideas developed by Gene Roddenberry. The series was produced under the guidance of his widow, Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, who possessed notes kept by Roddenberry that would provide the conceptual basis for the series. It ran for five seasons between October 6, 1997, and May 20, 2002.

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The Story of Taelon

Taelon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1999, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 9 Taelons were born — ranking #8,324 that year. As of 2026, Taelon ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 97 Taelons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Taelon

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Taelon

What does the name Taelon mean?
Earth: Final Conflict is a science fiction television series based on ideas developed by Gene Roddenberry. The series was produced under the guidance of his widow, Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, who possessed notes kept by Roddenberry that would provide the conceptual basis for the series. It ran for five seasons between October 6, 1997, and May 20, 2002.
How popular is Taelon in 2026?
In 2026, Taelon ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Taelon most popular?
Taelon reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #8,324 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Taelon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Taelon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Taelon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Taelon include Weber, Brazil, Deny. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Taelon

Taelon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 97 births in the dataset. Taelon's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #8,324. Use the chart and map above to compare Taelon'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 .

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