Shimon
Gender: Boy
Meaning: He has heard, listening
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #963 in 2025 with 241 babies born.
History: Shimon surged in the 2020s as the Hebrew form of Simon. Shimon Peres was Israel's president and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Popular in Orthodox Jewish communities. Shimon represents Jewish-American naming at its most historically significant.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Shimon? About 1 in 13,811 babies born in 2025 were named Shimon, or roughly 0.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Shimon
What does the name Shimon mean?
Shimon means “He has heard, listening” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Shimon?
Shimon has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “He has heard, listening”.
How popular is Shimon?
Shimon ranked #960 in 2025 — given to 241 babies that year.
When was Shimon most popular?
Shimon peaked in 2024 with 247 babies registered that year.
Is Shimon a boy or girl name?
Shimon is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Shimons in registered births are male.
Is the name Shimon rising or falling in popularity?
Shimon has risen 59 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1019 in 2020 to #960 in 2025.
How long has Shimon been recorded?
Shimon appears in birth records across 72 years — from 1947 through 2025.