Simon
Boy name · #230 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Simon? In official American birth records, Simon has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 1,529 baby boys were named Simon, placing it at #230 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #235, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 1,177 boys born in 2025 was named Simon.
Babies named Simon per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Simon first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 88 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2015, when 1,645 boys were named Simon — good for #235 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Simon in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Simon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Simon is most common
Geography matters for names, and Simon is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Simon is most common in DC (5.1 per 1,000), MN (2.3 per 1,000), IA (2.2 per 1,000), NE (2 per 1,000), KS (1.8 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Simon is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Simon
Statistically, parents drawn to Simon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Solomon, Orion, Bryson, Braxton, and Samson.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Simon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,529 | #230 |
| 2024 | 1,412 | #251 |
| 2023 | 1,410 | #248 |
| 2022 | 1,457 | #241 |
| 2021 | 1,429 | #248 |
| 2020 | 1,409 | #249 |
| 2019 | 1,418 | #257 |
| 2018 | 1,454 | #253 |
| 2017 | 1,386 | #263 |
| 2016 | 1,558 | #244 |
| 2015 | 1,645 | #235 |
| 2014 | 1,619 | #231 |
| 2013 | 1,616 | #228 |
| 2012 | 1,453 | #252 |
| 2011 | 1,363 | #254 |
| 2010 | 1,368 | #250 |
| 2009 | 1,335 | #261 |
| 2008 | 1,350 | #259 |
| 2007 | 1,352 | #258 |
| 2006 | 1,418 | #239 |
| 2005 | 1,315 | #250 |
| 2004 | 1,309 | #253 |
| 2003 | 1,422 | #235 |
| 2002 | 1,398 | #242 |
| 2001 | 1,276 | #257 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Simon?
In official American birth records, the name Simon first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 88 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Simon a popular boy name?
Simon ranked #230 among boys in 2025 with 1,529 babies given the name — inside the top 500: established but not ubiquitous. Ten years earlier it ranked #235.
When was the name Simon most popular?
Simon peaked in 2015, when 1,645 American boys received the name (ranked #235 that year). Since 2015 the name has recovered some ground.
How rare is the name Simon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 1,177 newborn American boys was named Simon. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.