Simon is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #404 in 2019 with 106 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 656 births ranking #87. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 83.8%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 2,867 boys born was named Simon. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.