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Simmon

sih-mun /ˈsɪmən/

At a glance

In short
Simmon is a unique male name of Hebrew origin, meaning "he has heard" or "God has heard," offering timeless appeal and rich cultural history.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#12,330)
Babies in 2022
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#3,289 in 1930
First recorded
1930

Meaning of Simmon

The name Simmon is a unique and classic male name with roots that can be traced back to Hebrew origins, where it is derived from the name Simon, meaning "he has heard" or "God has heard." Pronounced as sih-mun (/ˈsɪmən/), Simmon carries a timeless and strong appeal. It shares its heritage with the more common variation, Simon, which has been widely recognized across various cultures and languages. Despite its rarity in recent years, as reflected by its sporadic occurrences in the United States—most notably ranking 5th in 2022 and 2005—it retains a distinctive charm. The name Simmon evokes associations with historical figures and religious contexts, offering a sense of depth and tradition. For parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their baby boy, Simmon presents an excellent choice that stands out while remaining rooted in rich cultural history.

How to pronounce Simmon

English

Popularity of Simmon in the U.S.

Simmon was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #12,330 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,289 in 1930. It first appears in the records in 1930.

Bar and line chart: Simmon in the U.S., 1930–2022. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 8 in 1990 and 5 in 2022. Line: rank among boy names, peak #3,289 in 1930, #12,330 in 2022.
  • Boys named Simmon (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1930–2022. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1930⁠–⁠2022 5 rows
Simmon: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2022512,330back (not recorded in 2006–2021)
2005511,472back (not recorded in 2004)
200369,581back (not recorded in 1991–2002)
199085,823back (not recorded in 1931–1989)
193073,289new

Notable people named Simmon

  • Simmon Latutin was a British Army captain posthumously awarded the George Cross for rescuing two comrades and attempting to save a boy from a blazing ammunition store.