Simmie
Simmie is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He has heard or listened.
Origin and history
Simmie is a diminutive form of names like Simeon, Simon, or Simcha. Historically used in the United States as a given name for boys, its frequency peaked in the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is extremely rare as an official birth name.
Popularity in the United States
1,177 babies in the United States have been named Simmie since 1880. It ranks #3518 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (38.5 %)
- AL (21.6 %)
- LA (18.2 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- MS (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 31 |
| 1900-1910 | 20 |
| 1910-1920 | 148 |
| 1920-1930 | 195 |
| 1930-1940 | 182 |
| 1940-1950 | 198 |
| 1950-1960 | 151 |
| 1960-1970 | 112 |
| 1970-1980 | 69 |
| 1980-1990 | 45 |
| 1990-2000 | 15 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Simmie
- Simmie Hill: Basketball player
- Simmie Cobbs Jr.: American football player
Fun facts
- Simmie was registered more frequently as a standalone given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries than it is today.
- It ultimately derives from the Hebrew root meaning to hear or listen, shared with Simon and Simeon.