Fallon
Fallon is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “Leader, superior”, pronounced FAL-un. It ranked #779 in the United States in 2025, given to 349 babies, and peaked at #376 in 1982. Common nicknames: Fal, Lonnie.
How popular is Fallon in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Fallon mean, and where does it come from?
Fallon comes from the Irish surname Ó Fallamhain, built on fallamhan, "leader" or "one in charge." Its life as a girl's name has a precise starting point: Dynasty premiered in January 1981 with Fallon Carrington among its central characters, and the first Fallons appear in American birth records that same year, with the name entering the top thousand immediately and peaking in 1982. Very few names can be dated that exactly. Four decades on it has outlived the show and settled into steady use, sounding Irish rather than eighties to anyone born since.
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Famous People Named Fallon
- Fallon Sherrock — English darts player, the first woman to beat a man at the PDC World Championship
- Jimmy Fallon — American comedian and television host
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Fallon mean?
Fallon is a girl name of Irish origin meaning "Leader, superior." Fallon comes from the Irish surname Ó Fallamhain, built on fallamhan, "leader" or "one in charge." Its life as a girl's name has a precise starting point: Dynasty premiered in January 1981 with Fallon Carrington among its central characters, and the first Fallons appear in American birth records that same year, with the name entering the top thousand immediately and peaking in 1982.
How do you pronounce Fallon?
Fallon is pronounced FAL-un. Common variations include Falon, Fallyn, Faline.
Is Fallon a girl name?
Yes, Fallon is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Fal, Lonnie.