Shimon
Shimon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He has heard or God has heard.
Origin and history
Shimon is a traditional Hebrew name meaning 'he has heard' or 'listening'. It is the original Hebrew form of the biblical name Simeon and Simon. In the United States, it is predominantly used within Jewish communities and has seen steady usage over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
5,492 babies in the United States have been named Shimon since 1880. It ranks #1644 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #931.
States where it is most popular
- NY (82.6 %)
- NJ (16.7 %)
- CA (0.61 %)
- FL (0.1 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 40 |
| 1960-1970 | 76 |
| 1970-1980 | 198 |
| 1980-1990 | 344 |
| 1990-2000 | 620 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,166 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,729 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,314 |
Famous people named Shimon
- Shimon Peres: President, Prime Minister
Fun facts
- Shimon derives from the Hebrew root meaning 'to hear', referencing Leah's belief that God heard her prayers.
- Shimon is the direct Hebrew precursor to the widely known classical names Simon and Simeon.