Shimon
Every Shimon since 1947 — 5,492 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shimon
Shimon is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #963 in 2025 with 241 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 5,492 American babies have been named Shimon. Its peak came in 2024, when 255 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shimon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shimon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 241 | #963 |
| 2024 | 255 | #915 |
| 2023 | 220 | #1,001 |
| 2022 | 190 | #1,119 |
| 2021 | 204 | #1,053 |
| 2020 | 204 | #1,021 |
| 2019 | 183 | #1,093 |
| 2018 | 193 | #1,055 |
| 2017 | 178 | #1,098 |
| 2016 | 184 | #1,076 |
| 2015 | 167 | #1,137 |
| 2014 | 171 | #1,125 |
| 2013 | 155 | #1,167 |
| 2012 | 165 | #1,118 |
| 2011 | 174 | #1,077 |
| 2010 | 159 | #1,162 |
| 2009 | 182 | #1,048 |
| 2008 | 133 | #1,316 |
| 2007 | 129 | #1,325 |
| 2006 | 129 | #1,293 |
| 2005 | 118 | #1,301 |
| 2004 | 108 | #1,354 |
| 2003 | 97 | #1,389 |
| 2002 | 80 | #1,555 |
| 2001 | 101 | #1,305 |
| 2000 | 89 | #1,406 |
| 1995 | 73 | #1,391 |
| 1990 | 54 | #1,559 |
| 1985 | 47 | #1,448 |
| 1980 | 27 | #2,046 |
| 1975 | 27 | #1,823 |
| 1970 | 15 | #2,494 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,354 |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,992 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,830 |
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Famous people named Shimon
- Shimon Peres Politician · 1923–2016
- Shimon bar Yochai Politician · 1–160
- Shimon Watanabe Soccer player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shimon in 2025?
Shimon ranked #963 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 241 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shimon?
5,492 babies have been named Shimon in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shimon most popular?
Shimon peaked in 2024, when 255 newborns received the name.
Is Shimon a boy or girl name?
Shimon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shimon rising or falling?
Shimon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shimon?
Well-known people named Shimon include Shimon Peres (politician), Shimon bar Yochai (politician), Shimon Watanabe (soccer player).