Simone
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Simone is a Hebrew name meaning “he has heard”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.73% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Simone
Simone is a name of French origin, derived from the Hebrew name Simeon, which translates to 'he has heard'. The root stem reflects the verb shama, indicating the act of listening or responding to a divine voice. The name gained prominence through its association with the biblical figure Simeon and persisted in European nomenclature through established ecclesiastical traditions.
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Gender Usage of the Name Simone
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Simone is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.73% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Simone
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Simone is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 9.1K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.5K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 1.5K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 17K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Simone ranked #263 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #199 in 2024 — a drop of 64 places. Simone maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #89 in 1973. Its lowest recorded position was #1,800 in 1944. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 79 places (from #342 to #263).
Name StyleMethodology
Simone is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 97% of recorded years, averages 501 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 922 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Simone
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- S — Girl Names Starting with S
- Ends with
- e — Girl Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Simone consists of two syllables ending in a nasal consonant that results in a smooth, lingering sound. The name is famously associated with the jazz icon Nina Simone. This high-profile cultural link establishes an Elegant & Timeless and Glamorous & Luxury aesthetic.
Middle Names For Simone
Middle names used with SimoneMethodology
Simone is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Simone Nicole · Simone Marie · Simone Monique · Simone Renee · Simone ElizabethView all 345 girl middle names.
- Total 444 middle names used with Simone
- 18 boy middle names used with Simone
- 63 unisex middle names used with Simone
Middle name suggestions for SimoneMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Simone is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Weak–Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Simone Marie · Simone Monet · Simone Mcgee · Simone Maree · Simone Monee. View all 64 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Simone
Sound Like Simone Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Ximena · Simona · Symone · View all 51 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Sarah · Susan · Sandra · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Simone Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Susan · Karen · Helen · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Michelle · Kathleen · Nicole · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Simone”
Dictionary Meaning of "Simone"Methodology
A female given name from French
Alternative Forms
Translations
The name Simone has 11 translations, for example: in French it is rendered as female given name, etc..
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How to Spell Simone in ASL
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- m
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