Holding steady.
Popularity of Chalon since 1966
Babies named Chalon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23 | 0 |
| 1970s | 51 | 5 |
| 1980s | 47 | 0 |
| 1990s | 12 | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chalon is a rare American name first recorded in 1966, with its peak usage in 1977. It has never appeared in the U.S. top 1000 rankings, indicating its status as an uncommon choice. The name's trajectory has remained stable over recent decades, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive and modern-sounding name. While its meaning is uncertain, it may be a creative variant of Shalom or simply a modern invention. Given its low frequency, Chalon offers a sense of individuality without straying too far from familiar phonetic patterns.
Chalon is a rare name first recorded in the United States in 1966. Its origins are uncertain; it may be a creative respelling of the Hebrew name Shalom (meaning 'peace') or a modern invention based on the fashionable -on suffix. It has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000 and remains a highly distinctive choice.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Shalon
Sibling names for Chalon
Names that share Chalon's style, for a brother or sister.
