Unisex name · Hebrew
Simone
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: he has heardSimone is a gender-neutral name that comes from Hebrew and means "he has heard". It is used in French, English and Italian.
- Meaning
- He has heard
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Unisex
- Say it
- see-MOHN (French)
Meaning and origin of Simone
As a girl's name, Simone comes from Hebrew and means "he has heard". It is used in French, English and Italian.
As a boy's name, Simone comes from Hebrew and means "he has heard". It is used in Italian.
In French, say see-MOHN. In Italian, say see-MOH-neh. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Simone is also a surname: the 4,996th most common in the 2020 US Census, held by 6,814 people. See the most common last names.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Simone on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Simone on 4 lists.
“He has heard; Hebrew. Say see-MOHN”
From French girl names, vintage French girl names
“He has heard; Hebrew. Chic French feminine form. Say see-MOHN”
From Girl middle names, flowing middle names for girls
“Hearing, listening; Hebrew. A boy's name in Italy. Say see-MOH-neh”
From Italian boy names, classic Italian boy names
“He has heard; Hebrew. Shared with gymnast Biles”
From Strong female names, strong names worn by trailblazing women
How popular is Simone?
As a girl’s name
- US rank in 2025
- #998
- 254 babies, 158 per million girls
- Best rank
- #311 in 1988
- 797 babies that year
- Babies since 1908
- At least 27,531
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 3 per million |
| 1910s | 31 per million |
| 1920s | 33 per million |
| 1930s | 36 per million |
| 1940s | 37 per million |
| 1950s | 30 per million |
| 1960s | 139 per million |
| 1970s | 138 per million |
| 1980s | 225 per million |
| 1990s | 324 per million |
| 2000s | 286 per million |
| 2010s | 230 per million |
| 2020s | 174 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #748 | #748 | #732 | #707 | #860 | #874 | #962 | #927 | #1,038 | #998 |
As a boy’s name
- Recent US rank
- Fewer than 5 babies in 2025
- Best rank
- #2,467 in 1938
- Most babies: 20 in 1989
- Babies since 1913
- At least 536
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 3 per million |
| 1920s | 3 per million |
| 1930s | 2 per million |
| 1940s | 1 per million |
| 1950s | 0 per million |
| 1960s | 1 per million |
| 1970s | 6 per million |
| 1980s | 5 per million |
| 1990s | 4 per million |
| 2000s | 4 per million |
| 2010s | 3 per million |
| 2020s | 1 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,706 | – | #7,063 | #11,929 | – | – | – | #13,889 | #12,145 | – |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Simone
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- SemyonHe has heard (Hebrew, boy)
- ShimonHe has heard (Hebrew, boy)
- SiemHe has heard (Hebrew, boy)
- SimãoHe has heard (Hebrew, boy)
- SimonHe has heard (Hebrew, boy)
- SimonaHe has heard (Hebrew, girl)
- SimonettaHe has heard (Hebrew, girl)
- SzymonHe has heard (Hebrew, boy)
Names spelled like Simone
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- SidonieOf Sidon (Latin, girl)
- SigneNew victory (Old Norse, girl)
- SiminSilvery (Persian, girl)
- SíneGod is gracious (Hebrew, girl)
- SiônGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- SionedGod is gracious (Hebrew, girl)
- StoneStone (Old English, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- JonathanYahweh has given (Hebrew, boy)
- EleazarGod has helped (Hebrew, boy)
- BenaiahGod has built (Hebrew, boy)
- ElianaMy God has answered (Hebrew, girl)
- ZephaniahGod has hidden (Hebrew, boy)
- AbebeHe has blossomed (Amharic, boy)
- AnaelGod has answered (Hebrew, girl)
- AyodejiJoy has become two (Yoruba, boy)
- AyodeleJoy has come home (Yoruba, unisex)
- AyokunleJoy has filled the home (Yoruba, boy)
Middle names for Simone
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More names from Hebrew
- AdamMan, humankind (Hebrew, boy)
- DavidBeloved one (Hebrew, boy)
- AnnaFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- DanielGod is my judge (Hebrew, boy)
- EvaLiving, life (Hebrew, girl)
- MiriamForm of Mary, meaning uncertain; perhaps Egyptian beloved (Hebrew, girl)
- NoahRest, repose (Hebrew, boy)
- SarahPrincess, noblewoman (Hebrew, girl)
- EliasMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, boy)
- GabrielGod is my strength (Hebrew, boy)
Simone: common questions
What does the name Simone mean?
Simone comes from Hebrew and means "he has heard". It also has another origin: the same meaning in another language.
Is Simone a boy or girl name?
Simone is used for both boys and girls.
Where does the name Simone come from?
Simone comes from Hebrew and means "he has heard". Today it is used in French, English and Italian.
How do you pronounce Simone?
In French, say see-MOHN. In Italian, say see-MOH-neh. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Simone?
Simone ranked #998 in the US in 2025, with 254 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Simone?
Forms of Simone with the same meaning and origin include Semyon (Russian), Shimon (Hebrew), Siem (Dutch), Simão (Portuguese) and Simon (English).
What middle names go with Simone?
Middle names that flow well with Simone include Drake, Ione, Jude, Knox and Lark. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.