Simon
Pronunciation: [ s-EYEM-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Simon is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-EYEM-uhn.
Parents who love the name Simon often also consider Geraine, Marielouise, Veneita .
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Simon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 140 babies have been named Simon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Simon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,708 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,708
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Simon
Simon is a girl name .
Is Simon a boy or girl name? Simon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,708 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #251. Simon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Simon is currently ranked #28,708 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Simon include Sim, Siy, Siie, and Simkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Simon include Simone, Simona . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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