Rising since 1987, #960 for boys today.
Popularity of Shimon since 1947
Babies named Shimon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 40 |
| 1960s | 76 |
| 1970s | 198 |
| 1980s | 344 |
| 1990s | 620 |
| 2000s | 1,166 |
| 2010s | 1,729 |
| 2020s | 1,314 |
Meaning & origin
Shimon has been given to boys in the U.S. since at least 1947, but its presence has deepened in recent decades. In 2025 it ranked 960th, with 1 in every 7,087 boys receiving the name. Its peak year so far is 2024, and the name has been steadily rising since 1987. The top states for Shimon are New York and New Jersey, reflecting its concentration in communities with large Jewish populations. The name's biblical resonance and distinctively Hebrew sound give it enduring appeal within Jewish families, while its similarity to the New Testament name Simon also grants it broader recognizability.
Shimon is the Hebrew form of Simeon, derived from the Hebrew verb 'shama' meaning 'to hear'. In the Bible, Simeon was the second son of Jacob and Leah, and the name is often interpreted as 'God has heard' because Leah said, 'God has heard that I am unloved, so He has given me this son also.' The name has been consistently used among Jewish communities for centuries, and it remains a common name in Israel and among Jewish diaspora populations. The Greek form Simon also became widespread in the Christian world.
Where Shimon is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Shimon” around the world
Where Shimon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Quebec
15
babies in 2025
Sources: Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shimi, Shmuel
Sibling names for Shimon
Names that share Shimon's style, for a brother or sister.
