Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Szymon since 1991
Babies named Szymon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 216 |
| 2010s | 141 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Szymon, the Polish form of Simon, carries the ancient meaning 'God has heard,' tracing back to the Hebrew name Shim'on. In the United States, Szymon entered the Social Security records in 1991. While its rank is not available due to low frequency, its usage peaked in 2007 and has been declining since. The name reflects a strong Polish heritage and is a classic choice in Poland, though it remains rare in the U.S. Its trajectory since 2007 suggests it is not experiencing a revival.
Szymon is the Polish form of Simon, which derives from the Hebrew name Shim'on (שִׁמְעוֹן), meaning 'he has heard' or 'God has heard.' In the Bible, Simon was one of the twelve apostles, later known as Peter. The name has been common in Poland since the Middle Ages, often borne by royalty and saints.
“Szymon” around the world
Where Szymon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Szymek, Szymuś
Sibling names for Szymon
Names that share Szymon's style, for a brother or sister.
