Total births
37
Unisex name · since 1981
Phalon
Phalon has 37 recorded births since 1981 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1985 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 37
- total births
- 1981–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 84%
- born in that decade
Phalon is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 37 have been recorded since 1981.
Social Security Administration records show Phalon recorded 37 times among girls since 1981, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 1998.
- 37 total births
- 1981–1998 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 84% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
37 girls have been named Phalon since 1981, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1998.
- 37
- total births
- 1981–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 84%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
84% of everyone ever named Phalon was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
8 babies were named Phalon in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Phalon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Phalon's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Phalon at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Phalon popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–1998
- Peak year (1985)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Phalon popularity over time - boys
15 total births recorded since 1968 (Phalon as boys' name)
Phalon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Phalon's strongest decade.
31 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 84% of all-time use.
Phalon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
31 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 31 births (84% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Phalon? ▼
37 babies have been named Phalon since 1981. It was last recorded in 1998. The peak year was 1985 with 8 births.
When was Phalon most popular? ▼
Phalon was most popular in the 1980s decade with 31 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Is Phalon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Phalon is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 37 births, and as a boy's name it has 15 births.
How long has the name Phalon been used? ▼
Records for Phalon go back to 1981, giving 18 years of history through 1998.
What names are similar to Phalon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Phaedra, Pharrah, Phala, Phallon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Phalon's data
- Phalon's decade-level peak was the 1980s (31 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Phalon
Nearby Names Like Phalon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Phalon
Phaedra Girl
#6015 1,902 births
Pharrah Girl
202 births
Phala Girl
162 births
Phallon Girl
132 births
Pharah Girl
#14568 110 births
Compare Phalon side by side: Phalon vs Phaedra Phalon vs Pharrah Phalon vs Phala
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1981–1998 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Phalon: Baby Name Since 1981 - 37 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/phalon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Phalon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.