Simon

Simon - A very unique male name

Simon appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #192. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Simon and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Simon? 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 Simon. The baby boy name Simon was given to 1,507 baby boys in 2025, ranking #230 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 973 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Simon peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 192.

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Simon is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Simon is currently topping the baby name charts in District of Columbia at position #65 - and is the least popular in Oklahoma at position #499.

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 Simon is where you live.

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Simon origin and meaning

Greek form of the Hebrew name Shim'on

"He has heard" — from Hebrew shama, "to hear"

Simon is the Greek rendering of a Hebrew name borne in the New Testament by Simon Peter and Simon the Zealot. It has been in continuous American use since 1910, never fashionable and never gone, and it has risen gently since 2020.

Attested etymology

Simon is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Simon

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

Sean / Shawn / Shane / Sam / Shaun / Shannon / Sammy / Sammie / Sonny / Shayne /

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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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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Simon

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 Simon 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 Simon?

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

SY-mun · /ˈsaɪmən/

Around the world

• Simón (Spanish) — Spanish form, stressed on the second syllable
• Simone (Italian) — Italian form — used for boys in Italian
• Simon (French) — Used as-is in French, pronounced see-MON

Spellings and nicknames

• Simeon — The fuller biblical spelling

Nicknames: Si

Famous bearers

• Simon Peter — Apostle of Jesus and, in Catholic tradition, the first pope (Biblical) Historical
• Simon Cowell — Television producer and talent-show judge (b. 1959) Contemporary
• Simon Baker — Actor known for The Mentalist (b. 1969) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Simon for its quiet intelligence — a classic that sounds thoughtful rather than showy, and is currently uncommon without being unusual.

Worth knowing

• 'Simon Says' playground jokes are guaranteed but generally harmless.
• In Italian, Simone is a boys' name, which can confuse American expectations of that spelling.