Galon
A masculine given name derived from the French word "gallon", possibly meaning "valiant warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Galon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Galon today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Galon births was 1981 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Galon. 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 Galon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1981
5 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1981 SSA rank
#6,607
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Galon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Galon 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 Galon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Galon
The given name Galon has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language, dating back to the biblical era. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew word "galon," which means "wave" or "billow." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with the sea or water-related professions or localities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Galon can be found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Numbers, where it is mentioned as the name of a Levite. This indicates that the name was in use among the ancient Israelites during the time of the Exodus, which is traditionally dated to around the 13th century BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Galon. One such figure was Galon of Pergamon, a prominent Greek physician and philosopher who lived in the 2nd century BCE. He is known for his contributions to the study of anatomy and his influential writings on medical ethics.
Another historical figure with the name Galon was a 9th-century Khazar ruler, known as Galon the Prince of the Khazars. He played a significant role in the conversion of the Khazar people to Judaism, which had a lasting impact on the region's cultural and religious landscape.
In the realm of literature, Galon was the name of a character in the epic poem "The Lay of the Nibelungs," a renowned work of Germanic literature from the 13th century. This fictional character was portrayed as a brave and loyal warrior, adding to the heroic connotations associated with the name.
During the Middle Ages, there was a notable French nobleman named Galon de Mondreville, who lived in the 12th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Louis VII and participated in the Second Crusade, further linking the name to a historical context of valor and military prowess.
It is worth noting that while the name Galon has ancient roots and a rich historical background, its usage has been relatively uncommon throughout most periods of recorded history. However, its unique sound and intriguing origins have ensured that it has maintained a place in various cultures and literary works over the centuries.
People
Galon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Galon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Galon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Galon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Galon 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 Galon a common name?
We classify Galon 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, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Galon most popular?
The single biggest year for Galon was 1981, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Galon is about 43 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 Galon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Galon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Galon 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.
Is Galon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Galon 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 Galon 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 common is the name Galon?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Galon at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.