Simone
s(i)-mo-ne
US Popularity:1799
Origin:French
Meaning:Hearkening; Hear, listen
Simone is a feminine name and the French and Italian derivation of Simon, a Hebrew name that means “hearkening.” In this context, "hearkening" serves as the archaic word for “hear” or “listen.” Simone is gender-neutral but is most commonly used as a girl’s name, especially in France. Simone has numerous feminine and masculine variants, including Simona, Simon, and Simeon. If you want to stick to the traditional—and trés chic—French spelling, then baby will be in the company of some legendary women. These include French feminist and writer Simone de Beauvoir, and, more recently, American gymnast Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time.
Famous People Named Simone
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Nina SimoneCivil Rights Activist
Simone Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Simone is currently #854 on The Bump
Boy:Simone is currently #636 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Simone is currently #469 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Simone is currently #1799 in U.S. births
Boy:Simone is currently #30062 in U.S. births
Girl:Simone is currently #1827 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#1827
in 2022
- 163
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Simone (1), February 2020
Ancestry, Simone Family History
Ancestry, Simon Family History
House of Names, Simone History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
SurnameDB, Last name: Simone
WordSense, Simone
Online Etymology Dictionary, Simon, December 2022
Britannica, Simone de Beauvoir, French writer, October 2023
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