Is Simon a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Simon is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Simon?

It’s currently ranked #239 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Simon?

SY-muhn · IPA: //ˈsaɪ.mən//

Simon Boy

Popularity: #239 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSY-muhn / /ˈsaɪ.mən/

Hebrew; Greek; Latin

Meaning

Hebrew: 'he has heard'; Greek: 'listener'; Latin: 'to hear'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Simon has deep roots in Hebrew tradition, often associated with the biblical figure Simon Peter, one of Jesus' apostles. It has been widely used in Christian cultures due to its biblical significance. The name gained popularity in various forms across Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages. In modern times, Simon remains a common name in many countries.

Trend Summary

Simon has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the mid-20th century and remaining moderately popular since.

Variants

Simeon
Sim

International Variants

Simão (Portuguese)
Simeon (English)
Szymon (Polish)
Simone (Italian)

Famous people named Simon

Simon Cowell is a British television producer and music executive known for his role on talent shows like 'American Idol'.

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

Simon Pegg is a British actor, comedian, and writer known for his work in films such as 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Star Trek'.

Simon Baker is an Australian actor and director best known for his role in the television series 'The Mentalist'.

Fictional characters named Simon

Simon Templar is the main character in 'The Saint' series, known for being a suave and clever thief.

Simon Lewis is a character in 'The Mortal Instruments' series, who is a close friend of the protagonist and a vampire.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Simon was first seen in the United States in 1880. Simon has ranked as high as #414 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Simon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Simon (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	115	9%
NY	113	9%
TX	91	7%
OH	69	5%
IN	61	5%
PA	58	4%
FL	57	4%
MN	55	4%
IL	52	4%
MI	46	4%
WA	45	3%
NC	42	3%
WI	39	3%
VA	35	3%
MA	32	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	88
1881	75
1882	78
1883	90
1884	85
1885	83
1886	97
1887	67
1888	109
1889	69
1890	73
1891	63
1892	80
1893	71
1894	87
1895	57
1896	85
1897	79
1898	68
1899	68
1900	74
1901	72
1902	58
1903	77
1904	76
1905	80
1906	83
1907	79
1908	85
1909	94
1910	132
1911	137
1912	226
1913	238
1914	274
1915	326
1916	352
1917	358
1918	374
1919	363
1920	342
1921	394
1922	376
1923	328
1924	330
1925	337
1926	286
1927	283
1928	267
1929	267
1930	281
1931	233
1932	215
1933	196
1934	197
1935	200
1936	177
1937	195
1938	224
1939	206
1940	193
1941	192
1942	210
1943	250
1944	185
1945	179
1946	209
1947	231
1948	220
1949	199
1950	225
1951	195
1952	230
1953	204
1954	224
1955	224
1956	210
1957	209
1958	197
1959	202
1960	222
1961	226
1962	204
1963	211
1964	221
1965	190
1966	200
1967	223
1968	251
1969	243
1970	281
1971	337
1972	342
1973	347
1974	333
1975	342
1976	400
1977	366
1978	349
1979	479
1980	460
1981	464
1982	436
1983	467
1984	655
1985	564
1986	606
1987	580
1988	587
1989	575
1990	626
1991	619
1992	688
1993	668
1994	678
1995	647
1996	728
1997	781
1998	950
1999	1,128
2000	1,253
2001	1,276
2002	1,398
2003	1,422
2004	1,309
2005	1,314
2006	1,417
2007	1,352
2008	1,350
2009	1,335
2010	1,367
2011	1,363
2012	1,452
2013	1,616
2014	1,619
2015	1,645
2016	1,558
2017	1,385
2018	1,452
2019	1,418
2020	1,408
2021	1,429
2022	1,456
2023	1,410
2024	1,402