Shimshon
Every Shimshon since 1976 — 393 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shimshon
Shimshon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,396 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 393 American babies have been named Shimshon. Its peak came in 2023, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shimshon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shimshon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,396 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,618 |
| 2023 | 20 | #5,038 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,770 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,501 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,570 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,121 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,575 |
| 2017 | 15 | #6,027 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,300 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,621 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,551 |
| 2013 | 10 | #8,011 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,944 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,939 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,686 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,208 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,726 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,551 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,617 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,563 |
| 2004 | 9 | #8,061 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,506 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,971 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,193 |
| 2000 | 6 | #10,162 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,850 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,741 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shimshon in 2025?
Shimshon ranked #6,396 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shimshon?
393 babies have been named Shimshon in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shimshon most popular?
Shimshon peaked in 2023, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Shimshon a boy or girl name?
Shimshon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shimshon rising or falling?
Shimshon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.