Holding steady.
Popularity of Phallon since 1981
Babies named Phallon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Phallon is a rare and modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981. Its usage has been extremely limited, with no births recorded in recent years and a peak in 1982. The name is almost certainly a phonetic respelling of Fallon, an Irish surname turned given name. The 'Ph' spelling may reflect a desire for a unique look or a nod to names like 'Phyllis'. As a name that has not been among the top 1000 since its introduction, Phallon remains a distinctive choice. Its trajectory has been stable at very low usage, and it has not been recorded in any U.S. state with enough frequency to be notable. Parents drawn to Phallon likely appreciate its similarities to stylish Irish surnames such as Quinn or Sloane.
Phallon is a rare modern coinage, likely an invented spelling variant of the Irish surname Fallon, which itself derives from Ó Fallamhain meaning 'descendant of Fallamhan', a personal name possibly meaning 'leader'. The spelling with 'Ph' may have been influenced by the initial sound of other names like 'Phyllis' or 'Philip', or simply as a phonetic respelling. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1981 and saw limited use, peaking in 1982.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Phally
Variants: Fallon
Sibling names for Phallon
Names that share Phallon's style, for a brother or sister.
