Is Simeon a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Simeon is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Simeon?

It’s currently ranked #740 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Simeon?

SIM-ee-uhn · IPA: /ˈsɪmiən/

Simeon Boy

Popularity: #740 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSIM-ee-uhn / ˈsɪmiən

Hebrew; Greek

Meaning

Hebrew: 'he has heard'; Greek: 'to be heard'

Historical & Cultural Background

Simeon is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical figure Simeon, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. In the New Testament, Simeon is also the name of a devout man who recognized Jesus as the Messiah. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often associated with religious significance. It has remained a relatively uncommon but enduring name throughout history.

Trend Summary

Simeon has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., remaining relatively uncommon.

Variants

Sim
Sime

International Variants

Simeone (Italian)
Siméon (French)
Simeon (Spanish)
Simeon (Russian)

Famous people named Simeon

Simeon Stylites was a Christian ascetic known for living on a pillar for 37 years in the 5th century.

Simeon of Jerusalem served as a leader of the early Christian church and is recognized as a saint.

Simeon Bolivar was a Venezuelan military and political leader who played a key role in Latin America's successful struggle for independence from Spanish rule.

Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha was the last Tsar of Bulgaria and served as Prime Minister from 2001 to 2005.

Fictional characters named Simeon

Simeon is a character in the video game 'Fire Emblem: Awakening' known for his role as a tactician.

Simeon is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', often depicted as a friend of the main characters.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Simeon was first seen in the United States in 1880. Simeon has ranked as high as #1150 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Simeon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Simeon (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	13	10%
TX	12	9%
NC	12	9%
IN	11	9%
PA	10	8%
GA	9	7%
VA	9	7%
IL	8	6%
TN	6	5%
MI	6	5%
MN	6	5%
FL	6	5%
OH	6	5%
UT	5	4%
WI	5	4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	23
1881	17
1882	19
1883	13
1884	19
1885	10
1886	14
1887	6
1888	18
1889	14
1890	6
1892	13
1893	8
1894	7
1895	11
1896	6
1897	6
1898	8
1901	6
1902	10
1903	5
1904	7
1905	7
1906	12
1907	9
1908	7
1909	6
1910	10
1911	9
1912	22
1913	18
1914	21
1915	34
1916	30
1917	34
1918	28
1919	32
1920	28
1921	23
1922	22
1923	26
1924	38
1925	33
1926	28
1927	26
1928	16
1929	33
1930	28
1931	27
1932	29
1933	25
1934	20
1935	23
1936	14
1937	14
1938	23
1939	24
1940	20
1941	25
1942	17
1943	23
1944	25
1945	20
1946	19
1947	24
1948	31
1949	15
1950	31
1951	24
1952	25
1953	25
1954	22
1955	21
1956	31
1957	25
1958	29
1959	29
1960	30
1961	19
1962	30
1963	36
1964	30
1965	28
1966	33
1967	22
1968	28
1969	31
1970	45
1971	47
1972	60
1973	55
1974	59
1975	64
1976	64
1977	79
1978	61
1979	69
1980	99
1981	100
1982	79
1983	77
1984	89
1985	73
1986	81
1987	80
1988	88
1989	111
1990	91
1991	89
1992	92
1993	101
1994	91
1995	116
1996	149
1997	143
1998	175
1999	157
2000	174
2001	156
2002	149
2003	211
2004	209
2005	216
2006	196
2007	215
2008	210
2009	196
2010	196
2011	172
2012	205
2013	178
2014	176
2015	204
2016	202
2017	214
2018	204
2019	222
2020	179
2021	182
2022	148
2023	183
2024	184