How Popular (or Rare) was Simon in 2023?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#419
2023 Rank
93
2023 Births
#87
Best Rank (1996)
656
Peak Year (1996)
5,670
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 2,975
Rarity Factor (2023)

📊 The Simon Story

Simon is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #419 in 2023 with 93 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 656 births ranking #87. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 85.8%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 2,975 boys born was named Simon. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 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.
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