Simone
How to say it: si-MOHN · /sɪˈmoʊn/
French feminine form of Simon, from Hebrew 'Shimon' meaning 'he has heard' or 'listener'.
Simone was the 819th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 254 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 26% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #985 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #819 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 254 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,511 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −26% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #985 |
| In France, 2025 | #479 among girls’ names, 85 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After a high in the 1990s, Simone settled into quieter but steady use. It sits well below that high and may ease down further.
What goes with it
Smooth and breathy with an elegance that travels well. Colette and Margot belong in the same conversation.
Nicknames
- Simi
- Si
- Mona
Other spellings
Honouring a Simone in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Simone is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish.
In France: #479 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Simone
- Simone de Beauvoir (1908–1986)French philosopher, social theorist and activist
- Simone Biles (born 1997)American artistic gymnast
- Simone Weil (1909–1943)French philosopher, writer, and social activist
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