Falona
A feminine name possibly of American origin, with an undetermined meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Falona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Falona today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Falona births was 1976 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Falona. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Falona. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
1976
8 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1978 SSA rank
#8,880
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Falona: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Falona by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Falona during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 19 | 19 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Falona
The name Falona is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is derived from the Etruscan word "falun," which means "beautiful" or "radiant."
In Etruscan culture, beauty and radiance were highly revered qualities, often associated with the gods and goddesses they worshipped. The name Falona was likely given to infants as a way to bestow upon them the blessings of beauty and radiance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Falona can be found in a collection of Etruscan funerary inscriptions dating back to the 5th century BC. These inscriptions were carved on the walls of tombs and often included the names of the deceased.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Falona. One such figure was Falona of Capua, a noblewoman who lived in the 3rd century BC and played a significant role in the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage.
Another prominent Falona was a Roman priestess who lived in the 1st century AD. She is mentioned in the writings of the ancient Roman historian Plutarch for her wisdom and influence in religious matters.
In the Middle Ages, a Falona of Venice (c. 1150-1220) gained fame as a skilled glassmaker and artist. Her intricate glasswork was highly sought after by the wealthy and influential of the time.
During the Renaissance period, Falona Farnese (1497-1548) was a prominent figure at the court of Pope Paul III. She was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her support of artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael.
In the 19th century, Falona Chisholm (1825-1901) was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Canada. She established several schools and was instrumental in promoting education for girls and women in her community.
While the name Falona has its roots in ancient Etruscan culture, it has endured throughout various eras and civilizations, carried by individuals who have left their mark on history in diverse fields such as politics, religion, art, and education.
People
Falona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Falona as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Falona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Falona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Falona going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Falona a common name?
We classify Falona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 19 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Falona most popular?
The single biggest year for Falona was 1976, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Falona is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Falona in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Falona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Falona in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Falona still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Falona in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Falona can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Falona?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Falona on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.