Simcha
Every Simcha since 1956 — 2,236 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Simcha
Simcha is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,741 in 2025 with 94 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 2,236 American babies have been named Simcha — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 99 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 Simcha stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Simcha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,933 | 94 | #1,741 |
| 2024 | — | — | 74 | #2,055 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,276 | 63 | #2,271 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12,098 | 71 | #2,113 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,210 | 74 | #2,023 |
| 2020 | — | — | 69 | #2,064 |
| 2019 | — | — | 86 | #1,803 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,412 | 78 | #1,917 |
| 2017 | — | — | 52 | #2,485 |
| 2016 | — | — | 58 | #2,301 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,748 | 68 | #2,084 |
| 2014 | — | — | 53 | #2,425 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,996 | 52 | #2,417 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19,171 | 60 | #2,203 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,194 | 55 | #2,335 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,720 | 44 | #2,781 |
| 2009 | — | — | 51 | #2,515 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,646 | 42 | #2,873 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,537 | 40 | #2,967 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,518 | 48 | #2,535 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,301 | 45 | #2,522 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,575 | 40 | #2,685 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,247 | 40 | #2,574 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,762 | 25 | #3,542 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,277 | 35 | #2,730 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,767 | 22 | #3,740 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,665 | 34 | #2,341 |
| 1990 | — | — | 19 | #3,292 |
| 1985 | — | — | 11 | #4,014 |
| 1980 | — | — | 11 | #3,813 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #6,216 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,870 |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,528 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Simcha in 2025?
Simcha ranked #1,741 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 94 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Simcha?
2,236 babies have been named Simcha in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Simcha most popular?
Simcha peaked in 2025, when 99 newborns received the name.
Is Simcha a boy or girl name?
Simcha is used for both: about 10% of babies named Simcha have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Simcha rising or falling?
Simcha is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.