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SHAHR-luht
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Simone
GirlFrench, Hebrew· “he has heard”
- Meaning
- he has heard
- Origin
- French, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- sih-MOHN
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #998
- US babies 2025
- 254
- Best rank
- #311 (1988)
- Peak year
- 1988
Meaning and origin of Simone
Simone is a French and Hebrew name that means “he has heard”.
Simone is the French feminine form of Simon, from the Hebrew Shimon, "he has heard," a name given in Genesis to a son of Jacob and Leah. In the New Testament, Simon is the original name of the apostle Peter. In Italian, Simone is a masculine name. Famous bearers include the French writer and philosopher Simone de Beauvoir, the singer Nina Simone, who adopted it as a stage name, and the gymnast Simone Biles. Simone is chic and confident, with an artistic flair. Simi and Mona are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Simone first appears in US Social Security records in 1908. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 70 different years, starting in 1937. Its best national rank was #311 in 1988, the same year it reached its highest count of 797 babies. In 2025, 254 babies were named Simone, and it ranked #998 nationally. That is 25% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,149 in 1920, #1,292 in 1950, #738 in 1980, #579 in 2000, #672 in 2010, and #998 in 2025. Of the 27,531 US girls named Simone since records began, 21% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 5,282 babies. Since 2010, 5,708 more have been named Simone.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Elyse, Shaina, Jaleesa, Julianne, and Katy.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Simone ranked highest in Massachusetts, California, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #615 | 9 |
| California | #672 | 47 |
| New York | #675 | 25 |
| Pennsylvania | #685 | 15 |
| Maryland | #718 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Simone over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Simone is usually pronounced sih-MOHN, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Simone
A few middle names that flow with Simone: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Simone
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Simone mean?
Simone is a French and Hebrew name that means “he has heard”.
What is the origin of the name Simone?
Simone has French and Hebrew roots. Simone is the French feminine form of Simon, from the Hebrew Shimon, "he has heard," a name given in Genesis to a son of Jacob and Leah.
Is Simone a popular name?
Yes. Simone ranked #998 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Simone a boy or girl name?
Simone is mainly a girl's name. About 99% of US babies named Simone over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Simone?
Simone is usually pronounced sih-MOHN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings