Simeon is a distinctive choice, ranked #1162 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Simeon in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1162
About the Name Simeon
Simeon has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 472 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #351 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Simeon is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Simeon
Unlikely. With around 24 UK babies named Simeon per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Simeon in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Simeon has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 472 places in the last five years. Its peak was #351 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Simeon is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Simeon include: Doris Simeon — Doris Simeon is a Nigerian actress, compere, hairdresser and entrepreneur.; Simeon (surname) — Simeon is a surname.; Simeon II — Simeon Borisov Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (Bulgarian: Симеон Борисов Сакскобургготски, romanized: Simeon Borisov Sakskoburggotski, [simeˈɔn boˈrisof sakskoburˈɡɔtski];....
Simeon does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Simeons in the wild.
24
UK babies named Simeon (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 472 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Simeon
Likely around 1 other Simeon in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Simeon
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Simeon Borisov Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (Bulgarian: Симеон Борисов Сакскобургготски, romanized: Simeon Borisov Sakskoburggotski, [simeˈɔn boˈrisof sakskoburˈɡɔtski]; born 16 June 1937) is a Bulgarian politician who reigned as the last Tsar of the Tsardom of Bulgaria as Simeon II from 1943 until 1946. As he was a minor, royal power was exercised on his behalf by a regency council led by his uncle Kiril, Prince of Preslav, General Nikola Mihov and prime minister, Bogdan Filov.
Simeon Solomon was a British painter associated with the Pre-Raphaelites who was noted for his depictions of Jewish life and same-sex desire. His career was cut short as a result of public scandal following his arrests and convictions for attempted sodomy in 1873 and 1874.
Simeon Stylites or Symeon the Stylite (Greek: Συμεών ό Στυλίτης; Syriac: ܫܡܥܘܢ ܕܐܣܛܘܢܐ, romanized: Šimʕun dʼAstˁonā; Arabic: سمعان العمودي, romanized: Simʿān al-ʿAmūdī c. 390 – 2 September 459) was a Syrian Christian ascetic who achieved notability by living 36 years on top of a pillar near Aleppo (in modern Syria).
Simeon the Holy Fool (Abba Simeon, Saint Simeon Salos or Saint Simeon Salus, Greek: Συμεών (ὁ διὰ τὸν Χριστόν) Σαλός) was a Christian monk, hermit and saint of Byzantine-Syrian origin, who lived in the sixth century AD. He is venerated by the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church as one of the first "fools for Christ".
Simeon of Verkhoturye, also known as Simeon of Merkushino (Russian: Симеон Меркушинский), is a Russian Orthodox saint. He is the patron saint of the Ural region.
Simeon Uroš, nicknamed Siniša (Синиша), was a self-proclaimed Emperor of Serbs and Greeks, from 1356 to 1370. He was son of Serbian King Stephen Uroš III and Byzantine Princess Maria Palaiologina.
Simeon of Beth Arsham (Syriac: ܫܡܥܘܢ ܕܒܝܬ ܐܪܫܡ, romanized: Shemʿun di-Beth Arsham) was the Syrian bishop of Beth Arsham in the 6th century, near Seleucia-Ctesiphon. He was known as the "Persian Debater", and played a prominent role in the development of a distinct Miaphysite Church following the 451 Council of Chalcedon.