Simon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Simon originates from Hebrew, meaning 'he has heard.' It evolved through various languages including Greek and Latin, establishing a significant presence in biblical texts. It is associated with various notable figures and conveys a sense of tradition and reliability in modern culture.
The name Simon is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Simon has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Simon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 284th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 395th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 513th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 457th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 368th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 261st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 252nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7673rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12822nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11965th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20971st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23856th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Simon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Simon"
Pronunciation
/ˈsaɪmən/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Simon derives from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'he has heard.' It is rooted in the Hebrew verb shama, which means 'to hear.'
Meaning
he has heard
Language Evolution
Hebrew: שִׁמוֹן (Shimon), Greek: Σίμων (Simon), Latin: Simon, Old French: Simon, Middle English: Simon
Biblical Background
The name Simon appears in the Bible, notably as Simon Peter, one of Jesus' apostles, which adds significant religious importance.
Historical Usage
The name Simon has been in use since biblical times. It gained popularity in the Christian world due to its association with the apostles and saints, particularly during the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Simeon, Sim, Simmy, Shimon
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Simon is viewed as a classic name that conveys stability and tradition. It remains popular in various cultures.
Famous People
Simon Cowell, television producer and music executive, Simon Bolivar, South American revolutionary leader, Simon Pegg, British actor and writer, Simon Baker, Australian actor
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Simon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Simon"
"Simon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 284th of 7545 | 6,160 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 395th of 6773 | 3,867 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 513th of 7552 | 4,063 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 457th of 10718 | 5,143 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 368th of 16616 | 9,588 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 261st of 24088 | 20,467 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 252nd of 23106 | 17,798 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7673rd of 9107 | 11 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12822nd of 19264 | 23 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11965th of 27321 | 68 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 20971st of 35406 | 35 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 23856th of 30306 | 14 |
Regional Popularity of "Simon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
25.14% 356th/1416 |
16.53% 228th/1379 |
11.07% 262nd/2366 |
29.51% 337th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
35.06% 542nd/1546 |
22.37% 348th/1556 |
14.28% 336th/2353 |
24.05% 372nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
27.57% 614th/2227 |
19.38% 471st/2430 |
16.75% 478th/2853 |
17.26% 479th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
16.58% 487th/2937 |
11.57% 403rd/3483 |
14.21% 500th/3518 |
9.50% 384th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
9.66% 356th/3685 |
7.02% 314th/4475 |
8.39% 436th/5194 |
5.03% 318th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
4.87% 223rd/4582 |
3.97% 205th/5164 |
4.51% 330th/7313 |
3.56% 266th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
4.69% 187th/3984 |
4.32% 194th/4487 |
4.78% 326th/6822 |
4.29% 269th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Simon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Simon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Simon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.