Total births
707
Boys' name · since 1883
Simpson
Since 1883, U.S. Social Security records show 707 babies named Simpson, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 707
- total births
- 1883–1992
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Simpson is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 707 have been recorded since 1883.
Simpson has 707 recorded births among boys since 1883, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1910s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1883 to 1992.
- 707 total births
- 1883–1992 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
707 boys have been named Simpson since 1883, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1992.
- 707
- total births
- 1883–1992
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Simpson was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
25 babies were named Simpson in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Simpson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Simpson's full recorded timeline at 1939, 38% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 62% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1892, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1921 peak of 25 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Simpson at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1883
Simpson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1883–1992
- Peak year (1921)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Simpson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Simpson's strongest decade.
148 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Simpson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 37
1880s
37 births
- 1890s 32
1890s
32 births
- 1900s 19
1900s
19 births
- 1910s
1910s
148 births
- 1920s
1920s
148 births
- 1930s
1930s
63 births
- 1940s
1940s
92 births
- 1950s 56
1950s
56 births
- 1960s 34
1960s
34 births
- 1970s 32
1970s
32 births
- 1980s 35
1980s
35 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 148 births (21% of all-time use).
How Simpson 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 Simpson's total volume
Simpson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Simpson by state
Where Simpson concentrates geographically, total births since 1883
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 8 | 1.1% |
South Carolina share of Simpson's total US births 1.4%
Even split
10 of 707 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Simpson? ▼
Simpson has been given to 707 babies in the U.S. since 1883, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1992. 25 babies were born in 1921, its single highest year.
When was Simpson most popular? ▼
Simpson was most popular in the 1910s decade with 148 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Simpson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Simpson are South Carolina (10 births), Alabama (8 births).
How long has the name Simpson been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Simpson since 1883 -- 110 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Simpson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Simon, Simeon, Simcha, Sim, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Simpson's data
- Simpson's decade-level peak was the 1910s (148 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Simpsons (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina 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 Simpson
Nearby Names Like Simpson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Simpson
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Simcha Boy
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Simmie Boy
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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, 1883–1992 (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. "Simpson: Baby Name Since 1883 - 707 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/simpson. 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 Simpson 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.