Talon
Boy name · #1179 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Talon? In official American birth records, Talon has been tracked continuously since 1975, giving it 50 years of documented American history.
Talon is currently the #1179 boy name in the United States — 175 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #613, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,286 boys born in 2025 was named Talon.
Babies named Talon per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 50-year story
Talon first appears in the Social Security records in 1975, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 661 boys were named Talon — good for #426 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Talon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Talon in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Talon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Talon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Talon is most common
State-level data for Talon is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Talon
Statistically, parents drawn to Talon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Braylon, London, Dayton, Kylon, and Davion.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Talon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 175 | #1176 |
| 2024 | 212 | #1045 |
| 2023 | 236 | #956 |
| 2022 | 247 | #933 |
| 2021 | 308 | #796 |
| 2020 | 295 | #788 |
| 2019 | 356 | #702 |
| 2018 | 314 | #751 |
| 2017 | 312 | #754 |
| 2016 | 408 | #647 |
| 2015 | 438 | #613 |
| 2014 | 495 | #557 |
| 2013 | 552 | #495 |
| 2012 | 513 | #513 |
| 2011 | 500 | #516 |
| 2010 | 569 | #463 |
| 2009 | 638 | #439 |
| 2008 | 593 | #465 |
| 2007 | 640 | #436 |
| 2006 | 661 | #426 |
| 2005 | 356 | #622 |
| 2004 | 239 | #760 |
| 2003 | 244 | #738 |
| 2002 | 296 | #648 |
| 2001 | 292 | #638 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Talon?
In official American birth records, the name Talon first appeared in 1975 (over 50 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 50 years.
Is Talon a popular boy name?
Talon ranked #1179 among boys in 2025 with 175 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #613.
When was the name Talon most popular?
Talon peaked in 2006, when 661 American boys received the name (ranked #426 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Talon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,286 newborn American boys was named Talon. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.