Simone
Girl name · 555 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Simone: 555 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 35 births in 1993.
A chic French feminine form of Simon, Simone derives from the Hebrew Shim’on, meaning “he who hears” or “God has heard.” The name gained international renown through existentialist philosopher Simone de Beauvoir, whose pioneering feminist work *The Second Sex* reshaped modern thought; American gymnast Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history; and Oscar-winning French actress Simone Signoret. While no major places bear the name directly, the related Saint-Simon in France honours the apostle Simon. A notable variant is the Italian Simona, and the 2001 film *Simone*—about a digitally created actress—added a layer of pop-culture intrigue.
Girl 38 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199335 babies
- Latest (2012)
- #6654 babies
- Total births
- 555since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 30%vs prior 5y