Falcon
Pronunciation: [ f-ALK-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Falcon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 23 babies have been named Falcon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Falcon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,841 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #18,841
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Falcon is also used as a boy name, ranked #4922.
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About the Name Falcon
Falcon is a girl name .
Is Falcon a boy or girl name? Falcon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #18,841 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,922. Falcon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Falcon is currently ranked #18,841 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Falcon include Fal, Falc, Falcy, Falcie, Fay, Faie, and Falkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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