Saimon
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "flat-nosed" or "snub-nosed".
Name Census estimates that about 33 living Americans carry the first name Saimon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Saimon today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Saimon births was 2008 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Saimon. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Saimon with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Saimon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
33
~ 1 in 10,386,495 Americans
Peak year
2008
8 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,983
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Saimon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Saimon from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 14 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Saimon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saimon 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 Saimon 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 Saimon
The name Saimon is believed to have its origins in the ancient Hebrew language. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Shim'on," which means "the one who listens" or "the one who hears." This name is rooted in the biblical figure Simon Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.
In the New Testament, Simon Peter is portrayed as a devoted follower of Jesus and is often seen as the leader of the apostles. The name Saimon is thought to have been a variation of Simon that emerged in various cultures and languages over time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Saimon can be found in the writings of the 4th-century Christian scholar, St. Jerome. In his translations of the Bible, he referred to Simon Peter using the spelling "Saimon."
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Saimon. One prominent figure was Saimon of Tournai, a 13th-century French philosopher and theologian (c. 1195 - c. 1275). He was known for his work on the nature of the soul and his commentary on Aristotle's teachings.
Another notable bearer of the name was Saimon Findlay (1590 - 1654), a Scottish minister and theologian who played a significant role in the Presbyterian Church of Scotland during the 17th century.
In the realm of art, Saimon Vouet (1590 - 1649) was a prominent French painter of the Baroque period. He is particularly renowned for his religious paintings and his influence on the development of French Classicism.
In more recent times, Saimon Napatitz (1927 - 2018) was a renowned Polish-born American artist and sculptor, known for his abstract and minimalist works.
Saimon Fujiwara (1938 - 2020) was a Japanese author and historian who made significant contributions to the study of Japanese literature and culture, particularly in the field of medieval Japanese literature.
These examples highlight the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have carried the name Saimon throughout history, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry woven by this ancient name.
People
Saimon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Saimon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Saimon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Saimon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 33 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Saimon 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 10,386,495 US residents.
Is Saimon a common name?
We classify Saimon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Saimon most popular?
The single biggest year for Saimon was 2008, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Saimon is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Saimon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Saimon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Saimon in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Saimon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Saimon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Saimon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Saimon?
Find out how many Americans are named Saimon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.