Symone Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Symone is a French variant of the name Simon, which originates from the Hebrew name Shimon meaning 'he has heard.' The name has evolved through various languages, maintaining its core meaning. While it does not have a biblical background, it has historical roots in biblical nomenclature. Symone conveys traits of modernity and uniqueness, gaining popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States.
The name Symone is most popular in Maryland, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Symone has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Symone' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10657th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9746th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1436th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1652nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2940th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Symone' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Symone"
Pronunciation
/sɪˈmoʊn/
Origin
French
Etymology
Symone is a variant of Simon, which is derived from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'he has heard.' It gained popularity in the French-speaking world and has been adapted into various forms in different languages.
Meaning
he has heard
Language Evolution
Shimon (Hebrew), Simeon (Greek), Simon (Latin), Symone (French)
Historical Usage
The name Simon has been used since biblical times, but the variant Symone became popular in the 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Simone, Simon, Simmy
Modern Popularity & Image
Symone is perceived as a modern and stylish name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Symone Sanders - American political strategist and commentator, Symone - American drag performer and winner of RuPaul's Drag Race
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Symone"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Symone"
"Symone" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10657th of 12526 | 11 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9746th of 19264 | 49 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1436th of 27321 | 1,647 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1652nd of 35406 | 1,949 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2940th of 30306 | 684 |
Regional Popularity of "Symone" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Symone" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
29.55% 1089th/3685 |
30.82% 1379th/4475 |
22.16% 1151st/5194 |
29.78% 1881st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
27.46% 1258th/4582 |
41.98% 2168th/5164 |
20.78% 1520th/7313 |
30.20% 2254th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
62.80% 2502nd/3984 |
92.11% 4133rd/4487 |
37.55% 2562nd/6822 |
68.51% 4300th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Symone"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Symone" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.