Total births
2,009
Unisex name · since 1956
Simcha
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 2,009 babies named Simcha, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2049
- among boys today
- 2,009
- born since 1956
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
2,009 babies have been named Simcha since 1956, making it today's #2049 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Simcha recorded 2,009 times among boys since 1956, holding rank #2049 nationally today, ahead of 86% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 2025.
- #2049 among boys today
- 2,009 born since 1956
- 2010s peak decade
- 86% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Simcha is currently the #2049 unisex name in America, more common than 86% of boys - 2,009 born since 1956, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2049
- among boys today
- 2,009
- born since 1956
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Simcha vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2049
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 86% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Simcha was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
94 babies were named Simcha in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Simcha compares
2,009 Top 21% higher than 79% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Simcha's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Simcha | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,009 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 94 | 23 | 22,252 |
Simcha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Simcha's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 80% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 20%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1959, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 94, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Simcha at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#2,049
Active since
1956
Simcha popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 94
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Simcha popularity over time - girls
227 total births recorded since 1979 (Simcha as girls' name)
Simcha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Simcha's strongest decade.
606 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Simcha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 21
1950s
21 births
- 1960s 33
1960s
33 births
- 1970s 86
1970s
86 births
- 1980s 146
1980s
146 births
- 1990s
1990s
284 births
- 2000s
2000s
388 births
- 2010s
2010s
606 births
- 2020s
2020s
445 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 606 births (30% of all-time use).
How Simcha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Simcha's total volume
Simcha vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Simcha by state
Where Simcha concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 1,304 | 64.9% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 318 | 15.8% |
New York share of Simcha's total US births 64.9%
Even split
1,304 of 2,009 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Simcha? ▼
Simcha has been given to 2,009 babies in the U.S. since 1956, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2049 as of the latest data. 94 babies were born in 2025, its single highest year.
When was Simcha most popular? ▼
Simcha was most popular in the 2010s decade with 606 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Simcha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Simcha are New York (1,304 births), New Jersey (318 births).
Is Simcha a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Simcha is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,009 births, and as a girl's name it has 227 births.
How long has the name Simcha been used? ▼
Records for Simcha go back to 1956, giving 70 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Simcha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Simon, Simeon, Sim, Simmie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Simcha's data
- Simcha's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (606 total births) through the 2020s (445) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Simchas (1,304 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Simcha
Nearby Names Like Simcha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Simcha
Simon Boy
#251 70,283 births
Simeon Boy
#1129 9,462 births
Sim Boy
1,933 births
Simmie Boy
1,177 births
Simpson Boy
707 births
Compare Simcha side by side: Simcha vs Simon Simcha vs Simeon Simcha vs Sim
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1956–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Simcha: #2049 Unisex Name - 2,009 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/simcha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Simcha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.