Szymon Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHI-mon / ˈʃɪ.mɒnHebrew; Polish
Meaning
Hebrew: 'he has heard'; Polish: variant of Simon
Historical & Cultural Background
Szymon is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Simon, which means 'he has heard'. It is commonly used in Poland and among Polish communities. The name has historical significance in Christianity, being associated with several biblical figures, including Simon Peter, one of Jesus' apostles. In Poland, Szymon has been a traditional name for centuries and remains popular today.
Trend Summary
Szymon has seen a steady presence in Poland, with occasional spikes in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Szymek
- Szymonko
International Variants
- Simon (English)
- Simón (Spanish)
- Simeon (Greek)
- Szymon (Polish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Szymon was first seen in the United States in 1991. Szymon has ranked as high as #1350 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Szymon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Szymon (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 34 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |