UK boy's name
Tallon
Tallon is a masculine English name meaning "of the hill" or "high place".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tallon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tallon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 5 births.
This profile covers 35 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 1996 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 35 living people in the UK are called Tallon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tallon ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 5 boys were registered as Tallon.
- • About 35 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tallon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4810
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
5 births
Estimated living
35
2026
Meaning
What does Tallon mean?
The name Tallon is believed to have originated from the Old French language, specifically in the region of Brittany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be a variant of the name Taloun, which derived from the Breton word "tal," meaning forehead or brow.
In its earliest recorded uses, Tallon was a surname rather than a given name. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of landholdings and wealth compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named "Talon" in the county of Devon, England.
As a given name, Tallon first gained popularity in the 12th and 13th centuries, particularly among noble families in Brittany and neighboring regions of France. One notable figure from this era was Tallon de Bourgogne, a knight who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) under King Richard I of England.
During the Renaissance period, the name Tallon was associated with several accomplished scholars and artists. Tallon de Chelles (1510-1578) was a French philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on the nature of the human soul. Tallon Lebrun (1619-1690) was a renowned French painter known for his portraits and religious works.
In the 18th century, Tallon Gérard (1738-1806) was a French diplomat and politician who served as a member of the National Convention during the French Revolution. He was a vocal supporter of the abolition of slavery and played a significant role in the establishment of the First French Republic.
Another prominent figure with the name Tallon was the English explorer and naturalist Tallon Mungo Park (1771-1806). He is famous for his two remarkable expeditions to explore the Niger River in West Africa, during which he made significant contributions to the study of African geography and culture.
While the name Tallon has been relatively uncommon in recent times, it continues to hold historical significance and cultural resonance, particularly in regions with strong connections to its Breton and Old French origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tallon over time
The chart below shows babies named Tallon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tallon, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tallon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tallon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4729 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3173 | 18 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2607 | 11 | 3 |
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- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tallon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tallon in the UK right now?
In 2016, Tallon was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tallon most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 5 babies registered as Tallon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tallon?
Tallon is a masculine English name meaning "of the hill" or "high place".
How many people are called Tallon in the UK?
A total of 35 babies have been registered as Tallon across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.