Symon
Every Symon since 1977 — 491 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Symon
Symon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,167 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 491 American babies have been named Symon. Its peak came in 2012, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Symon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Symon 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 | — | — | 10 | #8,167 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #12,172 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #8,185 |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #8,218 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,515 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,989 |
| 2019 | — | — | 12 | #7,120 |
| 2018 | — | — | 15 | #6,003 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #7,046 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #7,092 |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,272 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #6,997 |
| 2013 | — | — | 22 | #4,441 |
| 2012 | — | — | 30 | #3,616 |
| 2011 | — | — | 21 | #4,635 |
| 2010 | — | — | 13 | #6,657 |
| 2009 | — | — | 21 | #4,723 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #6,029 |
| 2007 | — | — | 13 | #6,561 |
| 2006 | — | — | 26 | #3,873 |
| 2005 | — | — | 23 | #4,044 |
| 2004 | — | — | 16 | #5,214 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #5,010 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,470 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15 | #5,106 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12 | #5,865 |
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| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #7,081 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #6,151 |
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Famous people named Symon
- Symon Petliura Politician · 1879–1926
- Symon Budny Philosopher · 1530–1593
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Symon in 2025?
Symon ranked #8,167 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Symon?
491 babies have been named Symon in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Symon most popular?
Symon peaked in 2012, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Symon a boy or girl name?
Symon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Symon rising or falling?
Symon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Symon?
Well-known people named Symon include Symon Petliura (politician), Symon Budny (philosopher).