Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Simon.
National Rank (2025)
#230
All-Time Peak Rank
#142 (1886)
Total U.S. Births
70,283
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Simon Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Simon
According to SSA data, Simon achieved its highest historical rank of #142 in 1886. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2015 with 1,645 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 7.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Simon scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-7.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,645Births in 2015
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:841
1890s:731
1900s:778
1910s:2,780
1920s:3,210
1930s:2,124
1940s:2,068
1950s:2,120
1960s:2,194
1970s:3,574
1980s:5,395
1990s:7,514
2000s:13,428
2010s:14,880
2020s:8,646
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSi-mon
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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