Declining since 1991.
Popularity of Cymone since 1986
Babies named Cymone per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 67 |
| 1990s | 227 |
| 2000s | 116 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Cymone is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. naming landscape in 1986. It reached its peak popularity in 1992, reflecting the era's taste for invented, melodic names with a feminine flair. Since 1991, its usage has been falling; by 2025 it had not returned to chart positions. While its exact origin is uncertain, Cymone resembles Simone and may have been devised as a distinctive twist on that classic. As a rare name, it offers a high degree of individuality, though it remains outside the mainstream. For parents seeking a name with a late-20th-century feel and no strong cultural ties, Cymone presents a fresh, open canvas.
Cymone appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in the late 20th century. It may be inspired by the French name Simone (female form of Simon, from Hebrew Shim'on, meaning 'he has heard') or by names beginning with 'Cy-' like Cynthia or Cyrus. The name saw peak usage in the early 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cym, Monie, Cee
Sibling names for Cymone
Names that share Cymone's style, for a brother or sister.
