Cimone
An Italian feminine name possibly derived from the word "cima" meaning "peak or summit".
Name Census estimates that about 196 living Americans carry the first name Cimone. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cimone today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cimone births was 1992 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cimone. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
196
~ 1 in 1,748,747 Americans
Peak year
1992
14 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2016 SSA rank
#14,721
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Cimone: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cimone from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 106 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cimone by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cimone during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cimone
The name Cimone is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word "cima," meaning "summit" or "peak." This name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in Italy, particularly in regions such as Tuscany and Umbria, where it was commonly used.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Cimone can be traced back to the 13th century. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Cimone da Battifolle, an Italian nobleman and military leader who lived in the late 13th century and played a significant role in the conflicts between the Guelphs and Ghibellines in Tuscany.
Another notable figure in history with the name Cimone was Cimone di Licci, an Italian painter from Siena who lived in the 15th century. His works, including frescoes and altarpieces, can be found in various churches and museums across Italy, showcasing the artistic legacy of the Renaissance period.
In the 16th century, Cimone Perelli, an Italian architect and military engineer, made significant contributions to the fortifications and architectural designs of several Italian cities, including Rome and Florence. His innovative approaches to defensive structures and city planning left a lasting impact on Italian architecture.
During the 17th century, Cimone Mocenigo was a Venetian nobleman and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Republic of Venice to various European courts. His diplomatic skills and negotiations played a crucial role in maintaining Venice's political and economic relationships with other nations.
In the 19th century, Cimone Righi was an Italian painter and sculptor known for his works that depicted scenes from Italian history and mythology. His sculptures and paintings can be found in galleries and museums throughout Italy, showcasing the artistic traditions of the Romantic era.
While the name Cimone has its roots in Italian culture, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world, albeit less commonly. However, its historical significance and association with notable figures in Italian history, particularly in the fields of art, architecture, and military leadership, have cemented its place as a distinctive name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Cimone + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cimone as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cimone: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cimone?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 196 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cimone going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,748,747 US residents.
Is Cimone a common name?
We classify Cimone as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 202 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cimone most popular?
The single biggest year for Cimone was 1992, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cimone is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cimone a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cimone in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.