Total births
9,462
Boys' name · since 1880
Simeon
Simeon has 9,462 recorded births since 1880 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2019 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1129
- among boys today
- 9,462
- born since 1880
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Simeon is the #1129 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 9,462 recorded since 1880.
Social Security Administration records show Simeon recorded 9,462 times among boys since 1880, holding rank #1129 nationally today, ahead of 92% 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 1880 to 2025.
- #1129 among boys today
- 9,462 born since 1880
- 2010s peak decade
- 92% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Simeon is currently the #1129 boys' name in America, more common than 92% of boys - 9,462 born since 1880, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1129
- among boys today
- 9,462
- born since 1880
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
Simeon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1129
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 92% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Simeon was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
222 babies were named Simeon in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Simeon compares
9,462 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
Simeon's all-time total is 26x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Simeon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 9,462 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 222 | 23 | 22,252 |
Simeon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Simeon's SSA record in two at 1954 and the more recent half accounts for 86% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 14%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1903, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 222, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Simeon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#1,129
Active since
1880
Simeon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 222
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Simeon popularity over time - girls
25 total births recorded since 1977 (Simeon as girls' name)
Simeon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Simeon's strongest decade.
1,973 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Simeon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 153
1880s
153 births
- 1890s 65
1890s
65 births
- 1900s 69
1900s
69 births
- 1910s 238
1910s
238 births
- 1920s 273
1920s
273 births
- 1930s 227
1930s
227 births
- 1940s 219
1940s
219 births
- 1950s 262
1950s
262 births
- 1960s 287
1960s
287 births
- 1970s 603
1970s
603 births
- 1980s
1980s
878 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,204 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,932 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,973 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,079 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,973 births (21% of all-time use).
How Simeon 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 Simeon's total volume
Simeon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Simeon by state
Where Simeon concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 639 | 6.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 555 | 5.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 458 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 342 | 3.6% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 328 | 3.5% |
| #6 | Florida | | 313 | 3.3% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 313 | 3.3% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 239 | 2.5% |
California share of Simeon's total US births 6.8%
Even split
639 of 9,462 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 36 reporting states.
Simeon appears in 36 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Simeon? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 9,462 babies named Simeon. Today it holds rank #1129 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 222 births.
When was Simeon most popular? ▼
Simeon was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,973 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Simeon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Simeon are California (639 births), New York (555 births), Texas (458 births).
How long has the name Simeon been used? ▼
Records for Simeon go back to 1880, giving 146 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Simeon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Simon, Simcha, Sim, Simmie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Simeon's data
- Simeon's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,973 total births) through the 2020s (1,079) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Simeons (639 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Simeon
Nearby Names Like Simeon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Simeon
Simon Boy
#251 70,283 births
Simcha Boy
#2049 2,009 births
Sim Boy
1,933 births
Simmie Boy
1,177 births
Simpson Boy
707 births
Compare Simeon side by side: Simeon vs Simon Simeon vs Simcha Simeon vs Sim
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Simeon
Brecken #1128
5,037 births · Peak 2017
Mikael #1130
5,939 births · Peak 2023
Zephyr #1127
2,528 births · Peak 2022
Cristiano #1131
3,898 births · Peak 2015
Cullen #1126
16,591 births · Peak 2010
Zayan #1132
2,275 births · Peak 2025
Kalel #1125
4,400 births · Peak 2014
Gary #1133
902,152 births · Peak 1952
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, 1880–2025 (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. "Simeon: #1129 Boys' Name - 9,462 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/simeon. 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 Simeon 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.