Shimon Boy

Popularity: #679 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHEE-mohn / ˈʃiːmɒn

Hebrew

Meaning

He has heard

Historical & Cultural Background

Shimon is a Hebrew name derived from the root 'shama', meaning 'to hear'. It is often associated with the biblical figure Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name has been used in various forms throughout Jewish history and remains popular in modern times.

Trend Summary

Shimon has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but remains less common compared to similar names.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Shim
  • Shimeon

International Variants

  • Simeon (English)
  • Simão (Portuguese)
  • Simeone (Italian)
  • Shimon (Yiddish)

Famous people named Shimon

Shimon Peres was an Israeli statesman who served as Prime Minister and President of Israel.

Shimon Bar Yochai was a prominent rabbi and a key figure in Jewish mysticism.

Shimon Posen is a notable Israeli artist known for his contemporary works.

Shimon Cohen is a recognized Israeli author and historian.

Fictional characters named Shimon

Shimon is a character in the anime series 'Naruto', known for his strategic mind.

Shimon is featured in the video game 'Final Fantasy', serving as a wise mentor to the protagonist.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shimon was first seen in the United States in 1947. Shimon has ranked as high as #1113 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, California, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Shimon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shimon (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 171
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19475
19545
19556
19566
19577
19588
19598
19606
196111
196311
19648
19655
19668
19678
19688
196911
197015
197110
197212
197310
197422
197527
197623
197722
197831
197926
198027
198121
198230
198317
198438
198547
198640
198739
198839
198946
199054
199143
199254
199347
199463
199573
199672
199780
199863
199971
200089
2001101
200280
200397
2004108
2005118
2006129
2007129
2008133
2009182
2010159
2011174
2012165
2013155
2014171
2015167
2016184
2017178
2018193
2019183
2020204
2021204
2022190
2023218
2024247