Falconer Heights was named after James F. Falconer, who was involved in the formation of Edmonton's Names Advisory Committee in the mid 1950s and served on the committee until 1979.
Prior to urban development this area was used for agricultural cultivation. A natural area, which features a mature tree stand, was preserved as a park in the southeast corner. Civic ward: pihêsiwin. District: Whitemud. City boundary records effective 1981-10-01.