Boy
Simeon
he has heard
About Simeon
Simeon carries a timeless dignity that has graced individuals across centuries and cultures. This name possesses a gentle strength, combining softness in sound with substance in character. The three-syllable structure provides a rhythmic quality that feels both complete and satisfying when spoken aloud. Simeon works beautifully in multicultural families, recognized and respected across various linguistic traditions. The name offers nickname possibilities while standing perfectly well on its own. Parents drawn to names with historical depth and literary connections often find Simeon particularly appealing. It avoids the overuse that plagues some traditional names while maintaining that sense of established heritage. The sophisticated sound profile makes Simeon suitable for formal settings while remaining warm and personable in casual contexts. This name doesn't follow fleeting trends but instead represents enduring style. For families seeking a name that conveys wisdom, calm, and reliability, Simeon delivers on all counts without pretension.
Popularity of the Name Simeon
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #360 | ||||
| 1881 | #430 | ||||
| 1882 | #423 | ||||
| 1883 | #518 | ||||
| 1884 | #428 | ||||
| 1885 | #634 | ||||
| 1886 | #506 | ||||
| 1887 | #908 | ||||
| 1888 | #461 | ||||
| 1889 | #519 | ||||
| 1890 | #984 | ||||
| 1892 | #592 | ||||
| 1893 | #823 | ||||
| 1894 | #941 | ||||
| 1895 | #673 | ||||
| 1898 | #880 | ||||
| 1902 | #787 | ||||
| 1906 | #749 | ||||
| 1907 | #992 | ||||
| 1912 | #994 | ||||
| 1977 | #969 | ||||
| 1980 | #898 | ||||
| 1981 | #893 | ||||
| 1984 | #937 | ||||
| 1989 | #970 | ||||
| 1996 | #898 | #819 | |||
| 1997 | #945 | #435 | |||
| 1998 | #839 | #443 | |||
| 1999 | #932 | #500 | |||
| 2000 | #896 | #476 | |||
| 2001 | #985 | #777 | #940 | ||
| 2003 | #830 | #614 | |||
| 2004 | #851 | #797 | #893 | ||
| 2005 | #853 | #582 | #803 | ||
| 2006 | #952 | #885 | #709 | #910 | |
| 2007 | #924 | #744 | #620 | ||
| 2008 | #959 | #808 | #886 | ||
| 2012 | #977 | #950 | |||
| 2017 | #971 | #720 | #823 | ||
| 2019 | #965 | #691 | #877 | ||
| 2002 | #556 | #990 | |||
| 2009 | #762 | #660 | |||
| 2011 | #876 | #805 | |||
| 2013 | #871 | #882 | |||
| 2014 | #862 | #774 | |||
| 2015 | #958 | #784 | |||
| 2016 | #870 | #858 | |||
| 2018 | #838 | #827 | |||
| 2020 | #748 | #638 | |||
| 2022 | #973 | #783 | |||
| 1992 | #338 | #896 | |||
| 2010 | #857 | #786 | |||
| 2021 | #871 | ||||
| 2024 | #820 | ||||
| 2025 | #973 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Simeon
Names Similar to Simeon
Nicknames for Simeon
- Sim
- Sims
- Meon
- Simmy
Famous People Named Simeon
| Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha | Bulgarian statesman |
| Simeon Djankov | Bulgarian economist |
| Simeon ten Holt | Dutch composer |
| Simeon Jackson | Canadian soccer player |
| Simeon Wright | American civil rights figure |
| Simeon ben Yochai | 2nd-century sage |
| Simeon Poisson | French mathematician |
| Simeon II of Bulgaria | former Bulgarian monarch |
| Simeon Toribio | Filipino high jumper |
| Simeon Rice | American football player |
| Simeon Ola | Nigerian politician |
| Simeon ben Azzai | 2nd-century scholar |
| Simeon Eben Baldwin | American politician |
| Simeon Stylites | Christian saint |
| Simeon Pironkoff | Russian painter |
| Simeon Booker | American journalist |
| Simeon Price | British actor |
| Simeon Denis Poisson | French mathematician and physicist |
| Simeon ben Zemah Duran | 14th-century rabbi |
| Simeon I of Moscow | Grand Prince of Moscow |
Characters Named Simeon
| Simeon Simcox | from "Howards End" by E.M. Forster |
| Simeon Trepov | from "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy |
| Simeon Lee | from "Hercule Poirot's Christmas" by Agatha Christie |
| Simeon Gantschev | from "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larsson |
| Simeon Solomon | from "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde |
| Simeon Kamsky | from "The Bourne Identity" by Robert Ludlum |
| Simeon Krug | from "The Corrections" by Jonathan Franzen |
| Simeon Piggot | from "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger |
| Simeon Tshabalala | from "Cry, The Beloved Country" by Alan Paton |
| Simeon Lynch | from "The Silence of the Lambs" by Thomas Harris |
| Simeon Potts | from "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen |