The nameSimone
Simone is the French feminine of Simon. It is chic and intellectual.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Simone comes from Simon, from the Hebrew Shimon, "he has heard".
Origin
Hebrew, through French.
History
Simone de Beauvoir and Simone Weil gave the name prestige. In England and Wales it reached 248th in 1996. Simone Biles brought it to a new generation.
Did you know?
- Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in history.
- Simone Veil became in 1979 the first president of the directly elected European Parliament.
Famous people named Simone
- Simone de Beauvoir, philosopher
- Simone Biles, gymnast
- Nina Simone, singer
- Simone Veil, politician
Popularity of the name Simone
Simone in the United States
Simone was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 5,921 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Simone. Its rise began around 1937, and it peaked in 1988. Half of all babies named Simone in the United States were born before 1994. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 289 births a year on average, against 385 in the five years before.
Simone in the United Kingdom
Simone was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 711 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Simone. Half of all babies named Simone in the United Kingdom were born before 2003.
Simone in Ireland
Simone in France
Simone in Switzerland
Simone in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Simone
Names from the same generation as Simone, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Simone mean?
Simone comes from Simon, from the Hebrew Shimon, "he has heard".
What is the origin of the name Simone?
Hebrew, through French.
Is Simone a girl's or a boy's name?
Simone is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Simone?
In 2024, Simone was the 1038th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 241 births.
What are the variants of the name Simone?
Variants and related names of Simone include Monette, Simon and Simonne.
What are good sibling names for Simone?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Johanna, Anika, Judith and Deborah for a sister, Noé, Mike, Toby and Nathanael for a brother.
Who are famous people named Simone?
Simone de Beauvoir, philosopher; Simone Biles, gymnast; Nina Simone, singer; Simone Veil, politician.