Symon: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#8,167

among boys · ↑4,005 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Symon

How common

1 in 170,808

boys born in 2025

Peak year

2012

30 babies

All-time total

491

#8,087 all-time among boys

First recorded

1977

in Social Security records

Symon popularity over time

491 babies have been named Symon since 1977, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
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1970s	–	5	5	1	–	#6,742
1980s	–	12	12	1	+140%	#6,151
1990s	10	74	84	8	+600%	#4,727
2000s	–	168	168	17	+100%	#3,873
2010s	–	163	163	16	-3%	#3,616
2020s (to 2025)	–	59	59	10	-40%	#6,989

The story of Symon

Symon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,167 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1977, 491 American babies have been named Symon. Its peak came in 2012, when 30 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 Symon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Symon?

The median living Symon is about 17 years old; half are between 10 and 24. An estimated 500 people named Symon are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Symon 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	–	–	10	#8,167
2024	–	–	6	#12,172
2023	–	–	10	#8,185
2022	–	–	10	#8,218
2021	–	–	11	#7,515
2020	–	–	12	#6,989
2019	–	–	12	#7,120
2018	–	–	15	#6,003
2017	–	–	12	#7,046
2016	–	–	12	#7,092
2015	–	–	14	#6,272
2014	–	–	12	#6,997
2013	–	–	22	#4,441
2012	–	–	30	#3,616
2011	–	–	21	#4,635
2010	–	–	13	#6,657
2009	–	–	21	#4,723
2008	–	–	15	#6,029
2007	–	–	13	#6,561
2006	–	–	26	#3,873
2005	–	–	23	#4,044
2004	–	–	16	#5,214
2003	–	–	16	#5,010
2002	–	–	11	#6,470
2001	–	–	15	#5,106
2000	–	–	12	#5,865
1995	–	–	–	–
1990	–	–	7	#7,081
1985	–	–	–	–
1980	–	–	6	#6,151
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Famous people named Symon

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Symon Petliura Ukrainian military leader (1879–1926) 19th century
2 Symon Budny Polish-Belarusian writer and philosopher 1530–1593 · 16th century

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Symon, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Symon?

The median living Symon is about 17 years old. Half of all living Symons are between 10 and 24 years old.

How many people named Symon are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Symon are alive in the United States, based on 491 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Symon mean?

Spelling variant of Simon.

How popular is the name Symon in 2025?

Symon ranked #8,167 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Symon?

491 babies have been named Symon in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Symon most popular?

Symon peaked in 2012, when 30 newborns received the name.

Is Symon a boy or girl name?

Symon is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Symon rising or falling?

Symon is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Symon?

Well-known people named Symon include Symon Petliura (politician), Symon Budny (philosopher).

Names like Symon

Names that sound and feel close to Symon: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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