Simpson
Simpson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Sim (Simon).
Origin and history
Simpson originated as an English surname meaning 'son of Sim', with Sim being a medieval diminutive of Simon. Historically used as a given name to preserve maternal family surnames, it remains quite rare as a male first name in the United States. Today, it is most widely recognized as a famous fictional surname in U.S. pop culture.
Popularity in the United States
707 babies in the United States have been named Simpson since 1880. It ranks #3969 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- SC (55.6 %)
- AL (44.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 37 |
| 1890-1900 | 32 |
| 1900-1910 | 19 |
| 1910-1920 | 148 |
| 1920-1930 | 148 |
| 1930-1940 | 63 |
| 1940-1950 | 92 |
| 1950-1960 | 56 |
| 1960-1970 | 34 |
| 1970-1980 | 32 |
| 1980-1990 | 35 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the medieval English nickname Sim, a short form of Simon.
- While extremely rare as a U.S. given name, it is globally recognized due to the animated series The Simpsons.