Name meaning & stats
Simeon
Simeon means “hearkening, listening” (Hebrew origin). 8,462 US babies since 1940, peak 2019. Notable Simeons are 1.7× over-represented as writers.
What it means
“hearkening, listening”
HebrewWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 2019
8,462 US babies were named Simeon between 1940 and 2025.
Where Simeons end up
Not enough notable Simeons yet, so this uses the spelling family: Simon, Simeon, Simone.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.4× | High · 121 people |
| Writer | 1.7× | High · 102 people |
| Actor | 1.2× | High · 95 people |
| Professor | 1.2× | High · 73 people |
Among notable men who are writers, the Simon family show up 1.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Simeon has a surprise career: 2.2×
Spelling family
1 in 8 Simons spell it Simeon
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2019)