Alon
About Alon
Alon is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'oak tree' or 'strong and mighty'. It symbolizes strength, resilience, and longevity, similar to the sturdy oak. Popular in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide, Alon has gained modest international recognition for its simple pronunciation and powerful meaning. It evokes images of stability and natural beauty while remaining distinctive. In Israeli culture, the name connects to the landscape and natural heritage of the region. Alon has maintained steady popularity rather than experiencing dramatic trends, appreciated for its balance of traditional roots and contemporary sound.
Pronounced AH-lohn.
As of October 2026, Alon ranked #5216 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2363 in 1975.
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Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,876 | 19 | 9.9 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #3,526 | 31 | 16.3 |
| 2017 | #4,227 | 24 | 13 |
| 2018 | #3,531 | 31 | 17.1 |
| 2019 | #4,644 | 21 | 11.7 |
| 2020 | #4,431 | 22 | 12.7 |
| 2021 | #4,633 | 21 | 12 |
| 2022 | #3,467 | 33 | 18.9 |
| 2023 | #3,713 | 30 | 17.5 |
| 2024 | #4,558 | 22 | 12.8 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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