Boy
Simon
he has heard, listening
About Simon
Solid, reliable, and remarkably enduring—this classic has weathered centuries without losing relevance or appeal. Simon possesses that rare quality of feeling simultaneously traditional and fresh, never quite tipping into overly common territory despite consistent usage. The name carries biblical and historical weight without feeling religious or dated, offering substance that parents seeking meaningful choices appreciate. Its two-syllable simplicity belies surprising versatility, adapting to various cultural contexts while maintaining its essential character. Simon works beautifully across age ranges, suiting a toddler as naturally as a CEO. The strong consonant sounds create clarity in pronunciation across accents and languages, eliminating confusion. Parents often note how the name feels approachable yet distinguished, friendly yet professional. Its literary and cultural associations span centuries, providing depth without pretension. Simon represents that sweet spot in naming—recognizable without being overused, classic without feeling stuffy, simple without being simplistic. For families seeking a name with proven staying power that won't feel trendy or dated regardless of when they're using it, few choices offer this level of timeless reliability.
Popularity of the Name Simon
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #157 | ||||
| 1881 | #164 | ||||
| 1882 | #175 | ||||
| 1883 | #143 | ||||
| 1884 | #165 | ||||
| 1885 | #161 | ||||
| 1886 | #142 | ||||
| 1887 | #187 | ||||
| 1888 | #142 | ||||
| 1889 | #190 | ||||
| 1890 | #185 | ||||
| 1891 | #198 | ||||
| 1892 | #194 | ||||
| 1893 | #204 | ||||
| 1894 | #175 | ||||
| 1895 | #234 | ||||
| 1896 | #194 | ||||
| 1897 | #192 | ||||
| 1898 | #213 | ||||
| 1899 | #198 | ||||
| 1900 | #236 | ||||
| 1901 | #200 | ||||
| 1902 | #246 | ||||
| 1903 | #203 | ||||
| 1904 | #212 | ||||
| 1905 | #214 | ||||
| 1906 | #216 | ||||
| 1907 | #229 | ||||
| 1908 | #226 | ||||
| 1909 | #224 | ||||
| 1910 | #198 | ||||
| 1911 | #217 | ||||
| 1912 | #230 | ||||
| 1913 | #247 | ||||
| 1914 | #262 | ||||
| 1915 | #270 | ||||
| 1916 | #272 | ||||
| 1917 | #269 | ||||
| 1918 | #275 | ||||
| 1919 | #276 | ||||
| 1920 | #310 | ||||
| 1921 | #282 | ||||
| 1922 | #291 | ||||
| 1923 | #322 | ||||
| 1924 | #318 | ||||
| 1925 | #310 | ||||
| 1926 | #342 | ||||
| 1927 | #346 | ||||
| 1928 | #348 | ||||
| 1929 | #343 | ||||
| 1930 | #331 | ||||
| 1931 | #369 | ||||
| 1932 | #384 | ||||
| 1933 | #390 | ||||
| 1934 | #393 | ||||
| 1935 | #385 | ||||
| 1936 | #417 | ||||
| 1937 | #400 | ||||
| 1938 | #377 | ||||
| 1939 | #397 | ||||
| 1940 | #421 | #157 | |||
| 1941 | #425 | #150 | |||
| 1942 | #424 | ||||
| 1943 | #387 | #172 | |||
| 1944 | #447 | #163 | |||
| 1945 | #446 | #179 | |||
| 1946 | #440 | #166 | |||
| 1947 | #440 | #188 | |||
| 1948 | #449 | #149 | |||
| 1949 | #466 | #131 | |||
| 1950 | #442 | #115 | |||
| 1951 | #483 | #90 | |||
| 1952 | #463 | #110 | |||
| 1953 | #492 | #95 | |||
| 1954 | #482 | #91 | |||
| 1955 | #491 | #78 | |||
| 1956 | #520 | #63 | |||
| 1957 | #535 | #56 | |||
| 1958 | #551 | #44 | |||
| 1959 | #551 | #54 | |||
| 1960 | #532 | #50 | |||
| 1961 | #528 | #40 | |||
| 1962 | #553 | #41 | |||
| 1963 | #549 | #42 | |||
| 1964 | #526 | #32 | #92 | ||
| 1965 | #557 | #33 | #76 | ||
| 1966 | #542 | #27 | #78 | ||
| 1967 | #503 | #31 | #70 | ||
| 1968 | #478 | #23 | #88 | ||
| 1969 | #497 | #21 | #92 | ||
| 1970 | #485 | #18 | #79 | ||
| 1971 | #447 | #22 | #89 | ||
| 1972 | #433 | #17 | #69 | ||
| 1973 | #420 | #16 | #73 | ||
| 1974 | #432 | #18 | #82 | ||
| 1975 | #421 | #21 | #60 | ||
| 1976 | #387 | #12 | #62 | ||
| 1977 | #413 | #13 | #67 | ||
| 1978 | #423 | #15 | #67 | ||
| 1979 | #366 | #20 | #63 | ||
| 1980 | #372 | #20 | #62 | ||
| 1981 | #374 | #21 | #65 | ||
| 1982 | #388 | #21 | #64 | ||
| 1983 | #373 | #23 | #57 | ||
| 1984 | #302 | #24 | #55 | ||
| 1985 | #338 | #27 | #52 | ||
| 1986 | #328 | #21 | #50 | ||
| 1987 | #343 | #23 | #46 | ||
| 1988 | #354 | #23 | #46 | ||
| 1989 | #383 | #29 | #63 | ||
| 1990 | #372 | #36 | #60 | ||
| 1991 | #372 | #35 | #63 | #38 | |
| 1992 | #348 | #43 | #66 | #40 | |
| 1993 | #353 | #55 | #72 | #46 | |
| 1994 | #356 | #58 | #93 | #46 | |
| 1995 | #369 | #63 | #85 | #50 | |
| 1996 | #341 | #73 | #98 | #53 | |
| 1997 | #334 | #114 | #86 | #89 | #55 |
| 1998 | #301 | #122 | #115 | #94 | #48 |
| 1999 | #267 | #132 | #96 | #107 | #49 |
| 2000 | #263 | #143 | #117 | #111 | #47 |
| 2001 | #257 | #155 | #109 | #110 | #51 |
| 2002 | #242 | #186 | #164 | #128 | #52 |
| 2003 | #235 | #206 | #154 | #111 | #54 |
| 2004 | #254 | #180 | #235 | #112 | #60 |
| 2005 | #251 | #230 | #175 | #125 | #63 |
| 2006 | #239 | #226 | #225 | #118 | #63 |
| 2007 | #258 | #255 | #258 | #133 | #67 |
| 2008 | #260 | #241 | #301 | #165 | #67 |
| 2009 | #261 | #293 | #171 | #176 | #71 |
| 2010 | #250 | #283 | #353 | #177 | #76 |
| 2011 | #255 | #314 | #274 | #142 | #83 |
| 2012 | #252 | #279 | #283 | #181 | #92 |
| 2013 | #229 | #300 | #430 | #180 | #94 |
| 2014 | #231 | #313 | #253 | #189 | #87 |
| 2015 | #235 | #360 | #358 | #170 | #97 |
| 2016 | #244 | #376 | #391 | #200 | #108 |
| 2017 | #263 | #387 | #209 | #128 | |
| 2018 | #253 | #422 | #235 | #148 | |
| 2019 | #257 | #424 | #366 | #299 | #132 |
| 2020 | #249 | #433 | #223 | #165 | |
| 2021 | #248 | #431 | #415 | #296 | #142 |
| 2022 | #241 | #461 | #274 | #138 | |
| 2023 | #248 | #447 | #245 | #162 | |
| 2024 | #251 | #548 | #334 | #276 | #149 |
| 2025 | #230 | #654 | #468 | #246 | #175 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Simon
- Simeon
- Simão
- Simo
- Siôn
Names Similar to Simon
Nicknames for Simon
- Si
- Sim
- Simo
- Sy
Famous People Named Simon
| Simon Cowell | English television personality and music producer |
| Simon Baker | Australian actor |
| Simon Pegg | British actor and comedian |
| Simon Helberg | American actor known for his role in "The Big Bang Theory" |
| Simon Le Bon | Lead singer of the band Duran Duran |
| Simon Bolivar | Venezuelan military and political leader |
| Simon Rattle | British conductor |
| Simon Yam | Hong Kong actor |
| Simon Ammann | Swiss Olympic ski jumper |
| Simon Yates | British professional road racing cyclist |
| Simon Callow | British actor |
| Simon Mignolet | Belgian professional footballer |
| Simon Quarterman | British actor known for his role in "Westworld" |
| Simon van der Meer | Dutch physicist and Nobel laureate |
| Simon Greenall | English actor and voice artist |
| Simon O'Brien | Australian television presenter |
| Simon Kirke | English rock drummer, member of the band Free |
| Simon Weston | Welsh veteran and author |
| Simon Preen | British fashion designer |
| Simon Townshend | English musician, brother of Pete Townshend from The Who |
Characters Named Simon
| Simon Belmont | Protagonist of the "Castlevania" video game series |
| Simon Templar | Protagonist of the "Saint" book series |
| Simon Snow | Main character in the book series "Carry On" by Rainbow Rowell |
| Simon Lewis | Character in "The Mortal Instruments" book series by Cassandra Clare |
| Simon Jarrett | Protagonist of the video game "Soma" |
| Simon Tam | Character in the TV series "Firefly" |
| Simon Petrikov | Ice King - Character in the TV series "Adventure Time" |
| Simon Spier | Main character in the book "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli |
| Simon Skinner | Character in the movie "Hot Fuzz" |
| Simon Banks | Character in the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Simon McGrath | Character in the TV series "The Mentalist" |
| Simon Maldonado | Character in the movie "Baby Driver" |
| Simon Bellamy | Character in the TV series "Misfits" |
| Simon Camden | Character in the TV series "7th Heaven" |
| Simon Brown | Character in the movie "Four Weddings and a Funeral" |
| Simon Miller | Character in the movie "Surviving Christmas" |
| Simon Birch | Protagonist of the movie "Simon Birch" |
| Simon Adebisi | Character in the TV series "Oz" |
| Simon Fitzgerald | Character in the TV series "Scandal" |
| Simon Lynch | Character in the movie "The Butterfly Effect" |