Holding steady, #3,459 for girls today.
Popularity of Simona since 1883
Babies named Simona per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Simona's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 9 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 54 |
| 1910s | 180 |
| 1920s | 302 |
| 1930s | 232 |
| 1940s | 203 |
| 1950s | 150 |
| 1960s | 256 |
| 1970s | 485 |
| 1980s | 392 |
| 1990s | 383 |
| 2000s | 515 |
| 2010s | 579 |
| 2020s | 293 |
Meaning & origin
Simona entered U.S. baby name records in 1883, peaking in that same year, though it has remained a rare choice overall. In 2024, fewer than 1 in 36,529 girls were named Simona, reflecting a stable but niche presence. The name has maintained consistent use in Italian and Slavic communities in states like New York and California, where it appears among the top state listings. Its biblical roots and feminine elegance give it a quiet, cross-cultural appeal.
Simona is the feminine form of Simone, which derives from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'he has heard.' The name Simon appears in the Bible as one of the Apostles, and its feminine counterparts emerged across Europe via the Latinized form Simona. It has been used in Italian, Spanish, and Slavic-speaking countries since the Middle Ages, often in honor of Saint Simon.
Where Simona is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Simona” around the world
Where Simona lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Simi, Mona, Sim
Sibling names for Simona
Names that share Simona's style, for a brother or sister.
