Simon Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Simon is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Simon?
Simon is spelled S-I-M-O-N. The name has 5 letters.
Simon at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Simon may derive from the Hebrew name Shim“on, meaning ”he has heard' or “he has listened.”
- Origin
- Simon is commonly associated with Hebrew origins as a personal name appearing in biblical texts and historical records.
- Pronunciation
- SY-muhn · 2 syllables
Simon Popularity in 2025
Rank#230
Recorded Births1,529
- Boys usage rose 21 places to #230 and recorded 117 more 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 Simon Mean?
Simon may derive from the Hebrew name Shim“on, meaning ”he has heard' or “he has listened.”
Origin: Simon is commonly associated with Hebrew origins as a personal name appearing in biblical texts and historical records.
How Do You Pronounce Simon?
PronunciationSY-muhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Simon?
- History
- Simon has appeared in various historical and religious texts, including the New Testament, where several figures bear the name.
Simon Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,529 | #230 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,412 | #251 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,410 | #248 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,457 | #241 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,429 | #248 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,409 | #249 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,418 | #257 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,454 | #253 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,386 | #263 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,558 | #244 |
| 2015 | Girls | 8 | #11,835 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,645 | #235 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,619 | #231 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,616 | #228 |
| 2012 | Girls | 10 | #10,429 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,453 | #252 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,363 | #254 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,368 | #250 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,335 | #261 |
| 2008 | Girls | 6 | #15,405 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,350 | #259 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,352 | #258 |
| 2006 | Girls | 5 | #17,168 |
When Was Simon 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.
2015 · Boys
1,645 recorded births
National rank #235
2014 · Boys
1,619 recorded births
National rank #231
2013 · Boys
1,616 recorded births
National rank #228
2016 · Boys
1,558 recorded births
National rank #244
Where Simon 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #60 | 13 |
| VT | #80 | 6 |
| MN | #112 | 57 |
| IA | #135 | 30 |
| WA | #139 | 58 |
| NE | #150 | 18 |
| KS | #151 | 25 |
| OR | #163 | 25 |