Shimon Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Shimon is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Shimon?
Shimon is spelled S-H-I-M-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Shimon at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Shimon is derived from the Hebrew root meaning “to hear” or “to listen.”
- Origin
- Shimon is commonly associated with Hebrew and Jewish origins and appears as a personal name in biblical texts.
- Pronunciation
- shi-MOHN · 2 syllables
Shimon Popularity in 2025
Rank#960
Recorded Births241
- Boys usage fell 45 places to #960 and recorded 14 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Shimon Mean?
Shimon is derived from the Hebrew root meaning “to hear” or “to listen.”
Origin: Shimon is commonly associated with Hebrew and Jewish origins and appears as a personal name in biblical texts.
How Do You Pronounce Shimon?
Pronunciationshi-MOHN
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Shimon?
- History
- Shimon appears in various Hebrew scriptures as the name of several individuals, including one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Shimon Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 241 | #960 |
| 2024 | Boys | 255 | #915 |
| 2023 | Boys | 220 | #1,000 |
| 2022 | Boys | 190 | #1,119 |
| 2021 | Boys | 204 | #1,050 |
| 2020 | Boys | 204 | #1,017 |
| 2019 | Boys | 183 | #1,091 |
| 2018 | Boys | 193 | #1,052 |
| 2017 | Boys | 178 | #1,095 |
| 2016 | Boys | 184 | #1,073 |
| 2015 | Boys | 167 | #1,134 |
| 2014 | Boys | 171 | #1,117 |
| 2013 | Boys | 155 | #1,162 |
| 2012 | Boys | 165 | #1,115 |
| 2011 | Boys | 174 | #1,073 |
| 2010 | Boys | 159 | #1,159 |
| 2009 | Boys | 182 | #1,045 |
| 2008 | Boys | 133 | #1,303 |
| 2007 | Boys | 129 | #1,323 |
| 2006 | Boys | 129 | #1,289 |
| 2005 | Boys | 118 | #1,296 |
| 2004 | Boys | 108 | #1,349 |
| 2003 | Boys | 97 | #1,381 |
| 2002 | Boys | 80 | #1,543 |
When Was Shimon Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
255 recorded births
National rank #915
2025 · Boys
241 recorded births
National rank #960
2023 · Boys
220 recorded births
National rank #1,000
2021 · Boys
204 recorded births
National rank #1,050
Where Shimon Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #101 | 173 |
| NJ | #183 | 54 |