Talon

Talon is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 211 boys in the United States.

Talon at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Talon

Talon belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Talon first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #426 in 2006, and in 2024 211 babies received the name — 12,319 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Talon in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#426 in 2006
Peak year
2006
Babies named Talon in 2024
211
Total since 1880
12,319

Talon in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#1828 in 2008
Babies named Talon in 2024
3
Total since 1996
102

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Talon mean?

The meaning of Talon is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Talon a boy or girl name?

Talon is a boy name. In 2024, 211 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Talon?

Talon comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Talon?

Talon first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #426 in 2006, and 211 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].