Simone Girl

Popularity: #697 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: si-MOHN /siˈmoʊn/

Origin: French; Latin; Italian

Meaning: French: heard; Latin: to be heard; Italian: the feminine form of Simon

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Simone has its roots in the Hebrew name Shim'on, which means "he has heard." This name was adapted into Greek as Simon, which then passed into Latin as Simonis. The evolution continued into Old French, where it became Simone, a feminine form of Simon.

The name made its way into English through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, retaining its French spelling and pronunciation. Historically, the name Simon appears in the Bible, notably as one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, Simon Peter, who is a significant figure in Christianity.

The name has been borne by various saints, including Saint Simon the Zealot, further solidifying its religious and cultural importance. The use of Simone as a feminine form gained traction in the Middle Ages, particularly in France and Italy, where it was often associated with noble families and figures in literature.

Culturally, the name Simone has been linked to themes of faith and resilience, reflecting its biblical origins. It has been embraced in various artistic expressions, including literature and music, where it often symbolizes strength and individuality.

The name's association with notable historical figures, such as the French philosopher Simone de Beauvoir, has also contributed to its enduring significance. In this context, the diminutive form Simona can be noted, which has been used in various cultures as a familiar or affectionate variant.

Famous people named Simone

In this section, you will find notable people named Simone. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Simone who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Simone who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Simone Biles is a gymnast best known for her performances at the Olympics and World Championships.

Simone Signoret is an actress best known for Room at the Top, The Crucible, and The Autumn Sonata.

Simone Giertz is a YouTuber and inventor best known for her humorous robotics projects and the 'Queen of Shitty Robots' title.

Simone Weil is a philosopher and political activist best known for her writings on social justice and spirituality.

Fictional characters named Simone

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Simone is a fictional character from the film Simone. She is a computer-generated actress created to star in a movie, raising questions about identity and authenticity.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Simone, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

SophieSabrinaSeleneSiennaSamanthaSavannah

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Simone. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

SimonaSamanthaSabrinaSierraSelenaSoleilSienna

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Simone was first seen in the United States in 1908.

Simone has ranked as high as #597 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Texas, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Simone has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Simone is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Simone was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Simone.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 254 0 254
2024 249 6 243
2023 292 5 287
2022 280 0 280
2021 312 0 312
2020 314 0 314
2019 412 6 406
2018 398 12 386
2017 376 0 376
2016 391 9 382
2015 348 8 340
2014 398 8 390
2013 427 0 427
2012 441 5 436
2011 449 5 444
2010 431 0 431
2009 495 6 489
2008 562 0 562
2007 600 8 592
2006 539 11 528
2005 532 10 522
2004 623 7 616
2003 520 5 515
2002 503 0 503
2001 521 15 506
2000 460 11 449
1999 444 0 444
1998 578 7 571
1997 556 6 550
1996 580 9 571
1995 552 8 544
1994 524 12 512
1993 570 11 559
1992 632 8 624
1991 708 16 692
1990 777 10 767
1989 752 20 732
1988 807 10 797
1987 425 10 415
1986 271 12 259
1985 234 9 225
1984 272 10 262
1983 276 7 269
1982 283 6 277
1981 418 7 411
1980 233 7 226
1979 231 12 219
1978 256 9 247
1977 199 11 188
1976 193 9 184
1975 194 5 189
1974 193 10 183
1973 225 11 214
1972 228 11 217
1971 252 12 240
1970 271 13 258
1969 272 0 272
1968 272 5 267
1967 271 7 264
1966 306 0 306
1965 224 0 224
1964 248 0 248
1963 203 0 203
1962 216 0 216
1961 292 10 282
1960 262 5 257
1959 105 0 105
1958 39 0 39
1957 60 0 60
1956 61 0 61
1955 51 0 51
1954 44 0 44
1953 50 0 50
1952 61 0 61
1951 61 0 61
1950 51 0 51
1949 52 8 44
1948 67 0 67
1947 54 0 54
1946 55 0 55
1945 43 0 43
1944 38 0 38
1943 49 0 49
1942 59 0 59
1941 59 0 59
1940 69 5 64
1939 51 0 51
1938 84 10 74
1937 99 0 99
1936 40 0 40
1935 17 0 17
1934 15 0 15
1933 23 0 23
1932 23 0 23
1931 29 6 23
1930 22 5 17
1929 29 0 29
1928 51 5 46
1927 32 0 32
1926 38 0 38
1925 45 5 40
1924 43 0 43
1923 48 9 39
1922 60 7 53
1921 35 0 35
1920 50 6 44
1919 32 0 32
1918 37 0 37
1917 36 6 30
1916 41 7 34
1915 29 0 29
1914 22 0 22
1913 31 5 26
1912 17 0 17
1911 15 0 15
1910 8 0 8
1909 5 0 5
1908 5 0 5

Top States for Simone (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 38
20%
NY 34
18%
IL 12
6%
TX 11
6%
MA 11
6%
NJ 10
5%
MD 8
4%
FL 8
4%
VA 7
4%
CO 7
4%
NC 6
3%
IN 6
3%
MN 5
3%
WA 5
3%
WI 5
3%
GA 5
3%
OH 5
3%
PA 5
3%
TN 5
3%