Simon
Meaning: He has heard or flat-nosed
Origin: Hebrew/Greek
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #55
Total births: 10,942
History: Simon peaked in the 1970s-80s in Australia. Simon Baker starred in The Mentalist, bringing Australian charisma to American television. The name has a thoughtful, intelligent character. Simon represents Australian actors who bring understated intelligence to the screen.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1997) | #94 |
| Babies named Simon in 1997 | 94 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 10,942 |
| Peak year | 1972 (485 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #24 |
| Years in records | 1955–1997 (43 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 33 spots |
Frequently asked about Simon
What does the name Simon mean?
Simon means “He has heard or flat-nosed” from Hebrew/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Simon?
Simon has Hebrew/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “He has heard or flat-nosed”.
How popular is Simon in Australia?
Simon ranked #94 in Australia in 1997 — given to 94 babies that year.
When was Simon most popular?
Simon peaked in 1972 with 485 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Simon a boy or girl name?
Simon is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Simons in registered births are male.
Is the name Simon rising or falling in popularity?
Simon has fallen 33 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #61 in 1992 to #94 in 1997.
How long has Simon been recorded in Australia?
Simon appears in birth records in Australia across 43 years — from 1955 through 1997.