Samone
Samone is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has heard; listener.
Origin and history
Samone is a variant spelling of Simone, a female name of Hebrew origin meaning 'he heard' or 'listening'. It gained modern usage in the United States during the late 20th century as a creative phonological adaptation. The name remains relatively rare, providing a distinct alternative to more common traditional spellings.
Popularity in the United States
2,216 babies in the United States have been named Samone since 1880. It ranks #3736 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2032.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.2 %)
- IL (13.6 %)
- TX (13.6 %)
- OH (7.1 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 104 |
| 1970-1980 | 131 |
| 1980-1990 | 439 |
| 1990-2000 | 745 |
| 2000-2010 | 466 |
| 2010-2019 | 262 |
| 2020-2029 | 69 |
Famous people named Samone
- Samone Hicks: Athlete, Basketball player
Nicknames
Sam, Sammie, Moni
Fun facts
- Samone developed as an phonetic English spelling variant of the classic French name Simone.
- The name experienced its highest period of popularity in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s.