Furlon
A made-up name with no definitive meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Furlon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Furlon today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Furlon births was 1956 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Furlon. 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 Furlon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1956
6 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
1956 SSA rank
#3,673
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Furlon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Furlon 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 Furlon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Furlon
The name Furlon is believed to have originated from the Old English language, dating back to the 5th century CE. It is thought to be derived from the words "fuir" meaning fire, and "lon" meaning land or territory. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a region known for its fiery or volcanic landscapes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Furlon can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record that documents events in Anglo-Saxon England from the 9th century onwards. The Chronicle mentions a nobleman named Furlon of Mercia, who played a role in the military campaigns against the invading Danish Vikings in the late 9th century.
In the 11th century, a Benedictine monk named Furlon of Canterbury was known for his scholarly work on religious texts and his contributions to the Canterbury Cathedral library. His writings and transcriptions of ancient manuscripts have been invaluable in preserving historical knowledge from that era.
During the Middle Ages, a knight named Furlon de Montfort fought alongside Richard the Lionheart in the Third Crusade (1189-1192 CE). He was noted for his bravery and combat skills in the battles against the Saracen forces in the Holy Land.
In the 16th century, an Italian explorer named Furlon Venturi embarked on several voyages to the Americas and the Caribbean. His detailed accounts of the indigenous peoples and cultures he encountered provide valuable insights into that period of European exploration and colonization.
Another notable figure was Furlon Baudelaire, a French poet and literary critic who lived in the 19th century (1821-1867). He is considered one of the most influential poets of the Romantic and Symbolist movements, and his works, such as "Les Fleurs du Mal" (The Flowers of Evil), have had a lasting impact on literature and art.
While the name Furlon may have fallen out of common usage in recent times, its historical roots and the accomplishments of those who bore it have left a lasting legacy across various fields, from military and religious history to exploration, literature, and beyond.
People
Furlon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Furlon 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
Furlon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Furlon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Furlon 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Furlon a common name?
We classify Furlon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Furlon most popular?
The single biggest year for Furlon was 1956, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Furlon is about 65 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Furlon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Furlon in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.