Simeon
From Middle English Simeon, from Latin Simeon, from Ancient Greek Σῠμεών (Sŭmeṓn), from Biblical Hebrew שִׁמְעוֹן (šimʿôn, “hearkening, listening”), originally referring…
Every Simeon since 1880 — 9,487 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Simeon
Simeon is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,094 in 2025 with 197 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 9,487 American babies have been named Simeon. Its peak came in 2019, when 222 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Simeon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Simeon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 197 | #1,094 |
| 2024 | — | — | 188 | #1,131 |
| 2023 | — | — | 184 | #1,141 |
| 2022 | — | — | 148 | #1,294 |
| 2021 | — | — | 182 | #1,124 |
| 2020 | — | — | 180 | #1,103 |
| 2019 | — | — | 222 | #965 |
| 2018 | — | — | 204 | #1,014 |
| 2017 | — | — | 214 | #971 |
| 2016 | — | — | 202 | #1,010 |
| 2015 | — | — | 204 | #1,004 |
| 2014 | — | — | 176 | #1,091 |
| 2013 | — | — | 178 | #1,060 |
| 2012 | — | — | 205 | #977 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,182 | 172 | #1,087 |
| 2010 | — | — | 196 | #1,004 |
| 2009 | — | — | 196 | #1,006 |
| 2008 | — | — | 210 | #959 |
| 2007 | — | — | 215 | #924 |
| 2006 | — | — | 196 | #952 |
| 2005 | — | — | 216 | #853 |
| 2004 | — | — | 209 | #852 |
| 2003 | — | — | 211 | #831 |
| 2002 | — | — | 149 | #1,031 |
| 2001 | — | — | 156 | #986 |
| 2000 | 5 | #17,245 | 174 | #898 |
| 1995 | — | — | 116 | #1,039 |
| 1990 | — | — | 91 | #1,133 |
| 1985 | — | — | 73 | #1,092 |
| 1980 | — | — | 100 | #898 |
| 1975 | — | — | 64 | #1,040 |
| 1970 | — | — | 45 | #1,251 |
| 1965 | — | — | 28 | #1,479 |
| 1960 | — | — | 30 | #1,480 |
| 1955 | — | — | 21 | #1,721 |
| 1950 | — | — | 31 | #1,312 |
| 1945 | — | — | 20 | #1,529 |
| 1940 | — | — | 20 | #1,564 |
| 1935 | — | — | 23 | #1,449 |
| 1930 | — | — | 28 | #1,394 |
| 1925 | — | — | 33 | #1,277 |
| 1920 | — | — | 28 | #1,413 |
| 1915 | — | — | 34 | #1,122 |
| 1910 | — | — | 10 | #1,108 |
| 1905 | — | — | 7 | #1,077 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | 11 | #673 |
| 1890 | — | — | 6 | #984 |
| 1885 | — | — | 10 | #634 |
| 1880 | — | — | 23 | #360 |
Famous people named Simeon
- Simeon Stylites Religious figure · 389–459
- Simeon I of Bulgaria Politician · 864–927
- Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha Politician · b. 1937
- Simeon Religious figure
- Simeon of Moscow Politician · 1316–1353
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Simeon mean?
From Middle English Simeon, from Latin Simeon, from Ancient Greek Σῠμεών (Sŭmeṓn), from Biblical Hebrew שִׁמְעוֹן (šimʿôn, “hearkening, listening”), originally referring to Simeon, a son of Jacob.
How popular is the name Simeon in 2025?
Simeon ranked #1,094 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 197 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Simeon?
9,487 babies have been named Simeon in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Simeon most popular?
Simeon peaked in 2019, when 222 newborns received the name.
Is Simeon a boy or girl name?
Simeon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Simeon rising or falling?
Simeon has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Simeon?
Well-known people named Simeon include Simeon Stylites (religious figure), Simeon I of Bulgaria (politician), Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (politician).