Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Shalon since 1961
Babies named Shalon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 91 | 0 |
| 1970s | 563 | 36 |
| 1980s | 292 | 35 |
| 1990s | 142 | 29 |
| 2000s | 88 | 25 |
| 2010s | 5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 5 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shalon is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1961, during an era when creatively constructed names gained popularity. Its peak usage occurred in 1977, the year it reached its highest rank. Since then, its frequency has declined, and by 2025 it was given to approximately 1 in every 321,453 newborns, placing it at rank 14,942. The name's trajectory has remained relatively stable over the decades, never becoming widely common but consistently used in small numbers. Shalon does not show strong regional concentration in any particular U.S. state. Its origins are obscure, likely a phonetic combination of sounds from names like Sharon, Shana, or Shalyn with the popular suffix -lon, reflecting mid-20th-century naming trends rather than any traditional source.
Shalon first appeared in U.S. records in 1961, likely as a modern invented name. It may blend sounds from names like Sharon, Shana, or Shalyn with the fashionable suffix -lon. The name saw its peak usage in 1977 and has since remained relatively rare, reflecting the trend of creative name formations in the mid-20th century.
Sibling names for Shalon
Names that share Shalon's style, for a brother or sister.
