Alon
Alon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Oak tree or tree of strength.
Origin and history
Alon is a classic Hebrew masculine name meaning oak tree. While relatively rare overall in the United States, it maintains steady usage within Jewish and Israeli-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,188 babies in the United States have been named Alon since 1880. It ranks #3508 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1781.
States where it is most popular
- CA (49 %)
- NY (49 %)
- GA (2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 8 |
| 1960-1970 | 50 |
| 1970-1980 | 134 |
| 1980-1990 | 160 |
| 1990-2000 | 222 |
| 2000-2010 | 240 |
| 2010-2019 | 213 |
| 2020-2029 | 146 |
Famous people named Alon
- Alon Abutbul: Actor
- Alon Shtruzman: Television Executive, Producer
Fun facts
- In modern Hebrew, Alon signifies the oak tree, long considered a symbol of endurance and deep roots.
- The term appears in various Biblical place names such as Alon Bachuth.