Name meaning & stats
Simon
Simon means “snub-nosed” (Hebrew / Greek origin). 59,964 US babies since 1940, peak 2015. Notable Simons are 1.8× over-represented as writers.
What it means
“snub-nosed”
Hebrew / GreekDebated
A blend of two unrelated names.
In US birth records
Peak year: 2015
59,964 US babies were named Simon between 1940 and 2025.
Where Simons end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.4× | High · 118 people |
| Writer | 1.8× | High · 101 people |
| Actor | 1.2× | High · 94 people |
| Professor | 1.2× | High · 71 people |
Among notable men who are writers, Simons show up 1.8× 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…
Simon has a surprise career: 2.2×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 86% of the family
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2015)