How Popular (or Rare) was Simon in 1997?

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง England & Wales โ€ข Boy

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#107
1997 Rank
457
1997 Births
#87
Best Rank (1996)
656
Peak Year (1996)
5,670
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 688
Rarity Factor (1997)
Popularity Position
Top 3%
Among UK boys' names in 1997
Moderately Popular ยท 1 in 688 births

๐Ÿ“Š The Simon Story

Simon is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #107 in 1997 with 457 recorded births. This places Simon in the top 3% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 656 births ranking #87. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 30.3%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 688 boys born was named Simon. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996โ€“2025)

๐Ÿ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Hebrew via Greek  |  Meaning: he has heard

Simon is a durable classic meaning he has heard. It feels intelligent, steady, and quietly warm.

The name has been important in Jewish and Christian tradition for centuries and has remained in consistent use across Europe. Its calm clarity is a large part of its staying power.

Did you know?Simon is one of the biblical names that feels equally at home in religious, literary, and everyday modern contexts.
Similar namesSamuel, Seth, Silas, Sean, Solomon

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