How old is someone named Simeon?
The average Simeon is 25 years old.
Half of all living Simeons are between 11 and 35.
When was Simeon popular?
Simeon is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2019.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 69 | 0 |
| 1910s | 238 | 0 |
| 1920s | 273 | 0 |
| 1930s | 227 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 219 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 262 | 170 |
| 1960s | 287 | 230 |
| 1970s | 608 | 550 |
| 1980s | 883 | 830 |
| 1990s | 1,209 | 1,200 |
| 2000s | 1,937 | 1,900 |
| 2010s | 1,978 | 2,000 |
| 2020s | 1,079 | 1,100 |
How many Simeons are still alive?
About 8,000 Simeons are alive in the US today. That's 84% of the roughly 9,500 babies named Simeon since 1880.
Most Simeons ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Simeon?
About one in three living Simeons are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Simeon an old name?
Not really. Simeon is younger than 58 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Simeon will be 35 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Simeon a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.7% of living Simeons are men.
Names the same age as Simeon
NAME TWIN
Simeon's name twin is Israel. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Israel's age curve is the closest match to Simeon's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Simeon
How old is the average Simeon?
The average Simeon in the US is 25 years old. The median is 21, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Simeon?
About 8,000 Simeons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 9,500 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Simeon most popular?
In 2019, when about 220 baby boys were named Simeon.
Is Simeon a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 37% of living Simeons, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this