Simone

Girl's name

Simone is derived from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning "hearkening" or "listening." It has roots in various languages and cultures, including French and Italian.

Meaning He has heard
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 241 Falling
Peak year 1988

Appears In These Collections

French

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Simone Biles - Olympic gymnast, multiple gold medalist.
  • Simone de Beauvoir - French writer, philosopher, feminist.
  • Nina Simone - Singer, civil rights activist.
  • Simone Manuel - Olympic swimmer, gold medalist.
  • Simone Weil - French philosopher, Christian mystic.
  • Simone Signoret - French actress, Academy Award winner.
  • Simone Veil - French politician, women's rights advocate.
  • Simone Rocha - Fashion designer, known for avant-garde designs.
  • Simone Giertz - YouTuber, known as "Queen of Shitty Robots."
  • Simone Ashley - Actress, known for "Bridgerton" role.

Sisters for Simone

Girl names closely related to Simone

Hana Asha Leela Noa Keira Maya Colette Tara

Brothers for Simone

Boy names closely related to Simone

Ari Rohan Neil Harry Oren Nico Maximilian Robin

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Simone

Shimon Simon Symone

Keep your name list moving

Save favorites, compare similar names, and keep exploring beyond Simone in the Baby Name Genius app.

Download on iPhone Get it on Android