Will my child share the name Simon with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 74 UK babies named Simon per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Simon in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Simon becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Simon has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 106 places in the last five years. Its peak was #87 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Simon popular in the US as well as the UK?

Simon is more popular in the US (#252) than in the UK (#524). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Simon a popular baby name in the United States?

Simon appears in the US top 500 at #252 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #524

Simon

Simon is a distinctive choice, ranked #524 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Simon in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#524

US Rank #252

About the Name Simon

Simon has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 106 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #87 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It briefly reached the UK top 100, though it typically sits a little further down the charts.

Simon is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #252, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.