What does the name Simone mean?

The name Simone means "He has heard".

What is the origin of the name Simone?

Simone is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Simone?

In 2023, 241 babies were named Simone in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Simone a girl's name?

Yes, Simone is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Simone

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Births Last Year: 241 ↘

All-Time Total: 27,261

Peak Year: 1988

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

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.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Simone

Hana Asha Leela Noa Keira Maya Colette Tara

Complementary Names / Brothers

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

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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