Simona Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Simona is a name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'he has heard', evolving through languages such as Latin and Italian. It is associated with biblical relevance through its connection to Simeon. The name is perceived as elegant and strong, and it has gained popularity in the 20th century, with notable bearers in sports.
The name Simona is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. 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, Simona has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Simona' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1556th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1673rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2820th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1996th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2841st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3138th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3019th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Simona' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Simona"
Pronunciation
/sɪˈmoʊ.nə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Simona is derived from the Hebrew name Shimon, which means 'he has heard' or 'God has heard'.
Meaning
He has heard
Language Evolution
Shimon (Hebrew), Simeon (Latin), Simona (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese)
Biblical Background
Simona is feminine form of Simeon, a biblical figure, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Historical Usage
Simona gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Italy and other Romance language-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Simone, Simeona, Simmy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Simona is viewed as a classic and elegant name, often associated with strength and grace.
Famous People
Simona Halep, a professional Romanian tennis player, Simona de Silvestro, a Swiss professional racing driver
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Simona"
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 "Simona"
"Simona" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1556th of 9107 | 470 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1673rd of 9204 | 423 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2820th of 12526 | 319 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1996th of 19264 | 697 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2841st of 27321 | 614 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3138th of 35406 | 795 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3019th of 30306 | 662 |
Regional Popularity of "Simona" by Generation for Male 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Simona" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
33.31% 788th/2366 |
66.11% 755th/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
35.23% 829th/2353 |
84.16% 1302nd/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
46.20% 1318th/2853 |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
79.43% 2333rd/2937 |
51.13% 1781st/3483 |
50.09% 1762nd/3518 |
43.32% 1752nd/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
95.17% 3507th/3685 |
47.02% 2104th/4475 |
59.76% 3104th/5194 |
41.48% 2620th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
54.76% 2509th/4582 |
35.40% 1828th/5164 |
68.81% 5032nd/7313 |
39.06% 2915th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
60.59% 2414th/3984 |
50.39% 2261st/4487 |
62.52% 4265th/6822 |
42.91% 2693rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Simona"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Simona" 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.