Simonpeter
The given name combining "Simon" and "Peter" of Greek and Hebrew origin meaning "he has heard" and "rock" respectively.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Simonpeter. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Simonpeter today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Simonpeter births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Simonpeter. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Simonpeter. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,793
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Simonpeter: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Simonpeter 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 Simonpeter during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Simonpeter
The given name Simonpeter is a combination of two separate names, Simon and Peter, both of which have rich histories and origins. Simon is a name with Hebrew roots, derived from the word "shama," meaning "to hear" or "to listen." It was a popular name among Jews in ancient times and is found in the Bible as the name of one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.
Peter, on the other hand, has its origins in the Greek name Petros, which means "rock" or "stone." This name was also borne by one of Jesus Christ's apostles, Simon Peter, who was given the name Petros by Jesus himself. The name Peter has been widely used throughout Christian history, particularly in honor of the apostle.
The combination of Simon and Peter as a single given name, Simonpeter, is relatively rare and its origins are not entirely clear. However, it is possible that the name was created as a way to honor both apostles, Simon and Peter, or to symbolize the unity of their respective names and the theological significance they hold in Christianity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Simonpeter can be found in the historical records of the Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter in Salzburg, Austria, where a monk named Simonpeter lived in the 12th century. Another notable figure bearing this name was Simonpeter Suenther, a German theologian and writer who lived in the 16th century and authored several works on religious topics.
In the realm of art, Simonpeter Tilman was a Dutch painter who lived from 1601 to 1668 and was known for his landscapes and genre scenes. Moving forward in time, Simonpeter Hartmann was a Swiss architect and urban planner who lived from 1858 to 1919 and played a significant role in the development of several Swiss cities.
Another historical figure with the name Simonpeter was Simonpeter Woringer, a German Lutheran minister and theologian who lived from 1629 to 1696. He was known for his work in promoting religious education and his contributions to the field of theology.
While the name Simonpeter may not be as widely used as its individual components, it carries a rich history and significance, particularly in Christian and European contexts. Its combination of two apostolic names, Simon and Peter, suggests a profound connection to the foundations of Christianity and the early days of the Church.
People
Simonpeter + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Simonpeter 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
Simonpeter: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Simonpeter?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Simonpeter 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Simonpeter a common name?
We classify Simonpeter as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Simonpeter most popular?
The single biggest year for Simonpeter was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Simonpeter is about 5 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 Simonpeter in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Simonpeter a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Simonpeter 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 Simonpeter still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Simonpeter 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 Simonpeter 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 Simonpeter?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.