Simone
From French Simone, feminine form of Simon.
Every Simone since 1908 — 28,067 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Simone
Simone is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #998 in 2025 with 254 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1908, 28,067 American babies have been named Simone. Its peak came in 1988, when 807 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Simone stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Simone 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 | 254 | #998 | — | — |
| 2024 | 243 | #1,038 | 6 | #12,145 |
| 2023 | 287 | #927 | 5 | #13,889 |
| 2022 | 280 | #962 | — | — |
| 2021 | 312 | #874 | — | — |
| 2020 | 314 | #860 | — | — |
| 2019 | 406 | #707 | 6 | #11,929 |
| 2018 | 386 | #732 | 12 | #7,063 |
| 2017 | 376 | #748 | — | — |
| 2016 | 382 | #748 | 9 | #8,706 |
| 2015 | 340 | #826 | 8 | #9,442 |
| 2014 | 390 | #720 | 8 | #9,498 |
| 2013 | 427 | #671 | — | — |
| 2012 | 436 | #655 | 5 | #13,922 |
| 2011 | 444 | #646 | 5 | #14,048 |
| 2010 | 431 | #672 | — | — |
| 2009 | 489 | #619 | 6 | #12,262 |
| 2008 | 562 | #549 | — | — |
| 2007 | 592 | #526 | 8 | #9,643 |
| 2006 | 528 | #560 | 11 | #7,345 |
| 2005 | 522 | #551 | 10 | #7,568 |
| 2004 | 616 | #478 | 7 | #9,791 |
| 2003 | 515 | #543 | 5 | #12,490 |
| 2002 | 503 | #547 | — | — |
| 2001 | 506 | #531 | 15 | #5,098 |
| 2000 | 449 | #579 | 11 | #6,248 |
| 1995 | 544 | #464 | 8 | #6,888 |
| 1990 | 767 | #347 | 10 | #5,319 |
| 1985 | 225 | #761 | 9 | #4,643 |
| 1980 | 226 | #738 | 7 | #5,440 |
| 1975 | 189 | #756 | 5 | #6,217 |
| 1970 | 258 | #638 | 13 | #2,723 |
| 1965 | 224 | #658 | — | — |
| 1960 | 257 | #632 | 5 | #4,529 |
| 1955 | 51 | #1,419 | — | — |
| 1950 | 51 | #1,292 | — | — |
| 1945 | 43 | #1,231 | — | — |
| 1940 | 64 | #904 | 5 | #3,876 |
| 1935 | 17 | #1,994 | — | — |
| 1930 | 17 | #2,095 | 5 | #4,473 |
| 1925 | 40 | #1,251 | 5 | #4,787 |
| 1920 | 44 | #1,149 | 6 | #4,215 |
| 1915 | 29 | #1,334 | — | — |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Simone
- Simone de Beauvoir Writer · 1908–1986
- Simone Weil Philosopher · 1909–1943
- Simone Martini Painter · 1284–1344
- Simone Signoret Actor · 1921–1985
- Simone Veil Politician · 1927–2017
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Simone mean?
From French Simone, feminine form of Simon.
How popular is the name Simone in 2025?
Simone ranked #998 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 254 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Simone?
28,067 babies have been named Simone in the United States since 1908, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Simone most popular?
Simone peaked in 1988, when 807 newborns received the name.
Is Simone a boy or girl name?
Simone is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Simone rising or falling?
Simone is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Simone?
Well-known people named Simone include Simone de Beauvoir (writer), Simone Weil (philosopher), Simone Martini (painter).