Holding steady, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Alon since 1926
Babies named Alon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 50 |
| 1970s | 134 |
| 1980s | 160 |
| 1990s | 222 |
| 2000s | 240 |
| 2010s | 213 |
| 2020s | 146 |
Meaning & origin
Alon is a Hebrew name meaning 'oak tree', a symbol of strength. It has been in use in the United States since at least 1926, and has seen recent growth, with its peak rank of 5208 occurring in 2022. While still rare, with about 1 in 94893 boys receiving the name in 2025, it has a stable trajectory and may appeal to parents seeking a short, nature-connected name with biblical roots. Although Alon does not appear in any top state lists, its usage is likely concentrated among Jewish American families.
Alon is a Hebrew name derived from the word 'allon' meaning oak tree. In the Bible, Alon is a place name, and the oak tree is a symbol of strength and endurance. The name has been used in Israel and among Jewish diaspora communities, and has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries.
“Alon” around the world
Where Alon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al
Sibling names for Alon
Names that share Alon's style, for a brother or sister.
