Simon
5 countries#54 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Simon was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
92,217 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #54 · peaked in 1991 with 2,382 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Pas-de-Calais, Loire-Atlantique, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
70,444 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #230 · peaked in 2015 with 1,653 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
9,067 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 1996 with 690 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,351 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #401 · peaked in 1996 with 656 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3,480 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 1976 with 285 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
236 births recorded 1997–2022 · peaked in 2000 with 26 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Simon’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #44 | — |
| 2004 | #43 | ↑1 |
| 2005 | #51 | ↓8 |
| 2006 | #53 | ↓2 |
| 2007 | #47 | ↑6 |
| 2008 | #49 | ↓2 |
| 2009 | #49 | — |
| 2010 | #49 | — |
| 2011 | #47 | ↑2 |
| 2012 | #45 | ↑2 |
| 2013 | #43 | ↑2 |
| 2014 | #46 | ↓3 |
| 2015 | #46 | — |
| 2016 | #46 | — |
| 2017 | #49 | ↓3 |
| 2018 | #53 | ↓4 |
| 2019 | #58 | ↓5 |
| 2020 | #56 | ↑2 |
| 2021 | #57 | ↓1 |
| 2022 | #54 | ↑3 |
Frequently asked questions about Simon
Is Simon a popular name?
Yes — Simon currently ranks #54 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Simon more common for boys or girls?
Simon is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Simon most popular?
Simon peaked in 1991 in France, with 2,382 recorded births that year.
Is Simon rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Simon’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #100 in 1900 to #54 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Simon?
At least 171,728 babies have been recorded with the name Simon across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Simon popular in more than one country?
Yes — Simon appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Simon?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Simon include Grant, Brayden, Abel, Alex.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Simon in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.