Rising since 1993, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Symeon since 1975
Babies named Symeon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2000, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Symeon's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 68 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Symeon is a rare and distinctive name that has been in use in the United States since at least 1975, though it has never been common. In 2025, it ranked 8910, with about 1 in 213,510 boys receiving the name. Its popularity, while low, has been rising gradually since 1993, reaching a peak rank of 8910 in 2024. The name has not been recorded in any top state data, indicating its use is scattered across the country. As a Greek variant of Simon, Symeon carries a strong biblical and Orthodox Christian heritage, making it an appealing choice for families seeking a name with deep religious roots and a unique sound.
Symeon is a Greek form of the Hebrew name Shim'on, meaning 'he (God) has heard.' It appears in the New Testament as the name of a prophet who recognized Jesus as the Messiah. The name has been used among Christians, particularly in Eastern Orthodox traditions, and has seen sporadic use in English-speaking countries since the 20th century.
“Symeon” around the world
Where Symeon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sim, Simmy
Sibling names for Symeon
Names that share Symeon's style, for a brother or sister.
