Simon
Peaked at #142 nationally in 1886, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Simon has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Simon — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#3135
in 1913
Last ranked
#15308
in 2019
Years tracked
24
1913–2019
Trend
Stable
Simon was already at its most popular for girls in 1913 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #3135), with 6 babies given the name that year.
Simon hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2019, when it stood at #15308.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | #15,308 | 6 |
| 2015 | #12,854 | 8 |
| 2012 | #11,148 | 10 |
| 2008 | #17,208 | 6 |
| 2006 | #19,648 | 5 |
| 2001 | #17,580 | 5 |
| 1998 | #9,996 | 9 |
| 1995 | #15,427 | 5 |
Simon — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#142
in 1886
Current rank
#252
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Simon reached its peak popularity for boys in 1886, ranking #142 nationally with 97 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #231 (2014) to #252 (2024) — a 8% drop.
As of 2024, Simon ranks #252 nationally for boys, with 1,402 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #252 | 1,402 |
| 2023 | #248 | 1,410 |
| 2022 | #241 | 1,456 |
| 2021 | #248 | 1,429 |
| 2020 | #249 | 1,408 |
| 2019 | #257 | 1,418 |
| 2018 | #253 | 1,452 |
| 2017 | #263 | 1,385 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Simon most popular?
Simon was most popular in 1886, when it ranked #142 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Simon becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Simon?
At least 68,893 babies have been recorded with the name Simon in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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