Total births
1,090
Boys' name · since 1983
Tallon
Tallon has 1,090 recorded births since 1983 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2000 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5326
- among boys today
- 1,090
- born since 1983
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
1,090 babies have been named Tallon since 1983, making it today's #5326 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Tallon recorded 1,090 times among boys since 1983, holding rank #5326 nationally today, ahead of 63% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2025.
- #5326 among boys today
- 1,090 born since 1983
- 2000s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tallon is currently the #5326 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 1,090 born since 1983, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5326
- among boys today
- 1,090
- born since 1983
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Tallon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5326
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Tallon was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
62 babies were named Tallon in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Tallon compares
1,090 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Tallon's all-time total is 197% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tallon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,090 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 62 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tallon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tallon's full recorded timeline at 2004, 60% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 40% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1987, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2000 peak of 62 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tallon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#5,326
Active since
1983
Tallon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Tallon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tallon's strongest decade.
427 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Tallon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 56
1980s
56 births
- 1990s
1990s
209 births
- 2000s
2000s
427 births
- 2010s
2010s
291 births
- 2020s 107
2020s
107 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 427 births (39% of all-time use).
How Tallon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Tallon's total volume
Tallon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tallon by state
Where Tallon concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 51 | 4.7% |
| #2 | Washington | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Utah | | 9 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Tallon's total US births 4.7%
Even split
51 of 1,090 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tallon? ▼
Since 1983, Social Security records show 1,090 babies named Tallon. Today it holds rank #5326 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2000, with 62 births.
When was Tallon most popular? ▼
Tallon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 427 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Tallon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tallon are California (51 births), Washington (11 births), Utah (9 births).
How long has the name Tallon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tallon since 1983 -- 43 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Tallon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Talon, Talmadge, Talan, Talmage, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tallon's data
- Tallon's decade-level peak was the 2000s (427 total births); usage has since declined to 107 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tallons (51 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Tallon
Nearby Names Like Tallon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tallon
Talon Boy
#1046 12,497 births
Talmadge Boy
#10970 5,635 births
Talan Boy
#3134 3,982 births
Talmage Boy
#6482 2,281 births
Talen Boy
#3481 1,982 births
Compare Tallon side by side: Tallon vs Talon Tallon vs Talmadge Tallon vs Talan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tallon
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1983–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tallon: #5326 Boys' Name - 1,090 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tallon. 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 Tallon 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 June 2026.