Simpson Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSIMP-suhn / ˈsɪm.sənEnglish; Scottish
Meaning
Son of Simon
Historical & Cultural Background
The surname Simpson is of patronymic origin, derived from the given name Simon. It has been used as a surname in England and Scotland since the Middle Ages. The name Simon itself has biblical roots, being derived from the Hebrew name Shim'on, meaning 'he has heard.' Over time, Simpson has evolved into a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Simpson has seen fluctuating popularity as a given name in the U.S., with occasional peaks in usage.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Simpson was first seen in the United States in 1883. Simpson has ranked as high as #859 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in South Carolina, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Simpson has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Simpson (1947)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1884 | 13 |
| 1886 | 11 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1896 | 11 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 21 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1918 | 22 |
| 1919 | 21 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 25 |
| 1922 | 20 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 16 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |