Symphoni
A feminine name of Greek origin referring to a musical composition.
Name Census estimates that about 183 living Americans carry the first name Symphoni. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Symphoni today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Symphoni births was 2023 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Symphoni. 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
183
~ 1 in 1,872,975 Americans
Peak year
2023
22 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,530
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Symphoni: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Symphoni from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 95 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Symphoni remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Symphoni 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 Symphoni 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 Symphoni
The name Symphoni is derived from the Greek word "symphonia," which means "harmony" or "sounding together." This name has its roots in ancient Greek culture, where music and the arts were highly celebrated and revered.
Symphoni was a name given to children in ancient Greece, particularly in the region of Attica, where Athens was located. It was often chosen by parents who had a deep appreciation for music and the harmonious blending of sounds. The name was seen as a reflection of the Greek ideals of beauty, balance, and harmony in all aspects of life.
In ancient Greek literature, there are references to the name Symphoni in various texts, including philosophical works and plays. One notable example is the mention of a character named Symphoni in the writings of the Greek playwright Aristophanes, who lived in the 5th century BCE.
The earliest recorded use of the name Symphoni can be traced back to the 4th century BCE, when it appeared on various inscriptions and records from the Greek city-states. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Symphoni of Athens, a renowned musician and lyricist who lived around 350 BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Symphoni. In the 2nd century CE, there was Symphoni of Alexandria, a famous philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of music theory and harmony.
During the Byzantine era, Symphoni of Thessaloniki (c. 850-920 CE) was a renowned poet and hymnographer, whose works were widely celebrated for their melodic and harmonious qualities.
In the Renaissance period, Symphoni Vitali (1589-1670) was an Italian composer and violinist, known for her innovative compositions that showcased her mastery of harmony and counterpoint.
Another notable figure was Symphoni Boulanger (1887-1979), a French composer, conductor, and influential music teacher whose students included many of the 20th century's most renowned composers and musicians.
Finally, in the modern era, Symphoni Akhnaten (1935-2010) was an Egyptian painter and sculptor whose works were deeply inspired by the ancient Egyptian concept of harmony and balance in art and design.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Symphoni, a name that has consistently been associated with the pursuit of harmony, balance, and the appreciation of the arts, particularly music.
People
Symphoni + last name combinations
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FAQ
Symphoni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Symphoni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 183 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Symphoni 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 1,872,975 US residents.
Is Symphoni a common name?
We classify Symphoni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 185 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Symphoni most popular?
The single biggest year for Symphoni was 2023, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Symphoni is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Symphoni a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Symphoni 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.