Shimshon

Shimshon - A very unique male name

Shimshon appeared on the charts for the first time in 1976 on position #2211. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Shimshon and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Shimshon? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Shimshon. The baby boy name Shimshon was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3491 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Shimshon peaked in popularity 50 years ago in 1976 on position 2211.

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Shimshon is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Shimshon is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,546 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,546.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Shimshon is where you live.

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Shimshon origin and meaning

Hebrew

The Hebrew form of Samson, traditionally from shemesh, 'sun'

Shimshon is Samson in Hebrew — the strongman and judge of the Book of Judges, whose name is traditionally tied to the Hebrew word for the sun. It has been used in US data since 1976, in Jewish families who keep the Hebrew form. It peaked in 1998.

Attested etymology

Shimshon is a 8 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Shimshon, pop culture references for the name Shimshon and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Shimshon

We've found the following names that sound similar to Shimshon, sorted by popularity.

Samson / Sinjin / Sanjuan / Swanson /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Shimshon

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Shimshon a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Shimshon?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

sheem-SHOHN · /ʃimˈʃoʊn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Samson — English form of the same biblical name

Famous bearers

• Samson (Shimshon) — Biblical strongman and judge of Israel, known in Hebrew as Shimshon (Biblical) Historical

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

Shimshon keeps a mighty biblical story in its authentic Hebrew form.

Worth knowing

• English speakers will anglicise it to Samson, and the sh- sounds need demonstrating outside Jewish communities.