Simon
Simon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He has heard, listening.
Origin and history
Simon is derived from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'he has heard' or 'listening'. It is a classic Biblical name borne by several notable figures in both the Old and New Testaments. The name has maintained a steady presence in the United States, rising moderately in popularity in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
70,283 babies in the United States have been named Simon since 1880. It ranks #403 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #240.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.2 %)
- TX (10.9 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- PA (4.2 %)
- OH (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 841 |
| 1890-1900 | 731 |
| 1900-1910 | 778 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,780 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,210 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,124 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,068 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,120 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,194 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,574 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,395 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,514 |
| 2000-2010 | 13,428 |
| 2010-2019 | 14,880 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,646 |
Famous people named Simon
- Simon Cowell: Television Personality, Music Executive
- Simon Pegg: Actor, Comedian
- Simon Helberg: Actor, Comedian
Nicknames
Si
Fun facts
- Simon was the original name of the Apostle Peter before Jesus named him Cephas.
- The name gained widespread usage across Europe during the Middle Ages due to Christian devotion.