UK boy's name
Symon
A masculine given name derived from Simeon, of Hebrew origin, meaning "he has heard".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Symon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Symon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3416, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Symon is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Symon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Symon ranked #3416 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 5 boys were registered as Symon.
- • Symon ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #297 in 1974.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Symon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3416
2012
Births in 2012
5
Latest year
Peak year
2012
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Symon mean?
The name Symon has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken across the Middle East during the first millennium BC. It is derived from the Aramaic name "Shim'on," which means "he who listened" or "he who heard." This name was later adopted into Greek as "Simon" and then into Latin as "Simeon."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Symon can be found in the Bible, where it is the name of one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. Simon Peter, also known as Saint Peter, was a Jewish fisherman from Bethsaida who became one of the most prominent figures in the early Christian church.
In the 4th century AD, the name Symon was borne by Saint Simeon Stylites, a renowned Christian ascetic and monk from Syria, who lived atop a pillar for 37 years. His extraordinary dedication to his faith made him a revered figure in the early Christian world.
During the Middle Ages, the name Symon gained popularity in Europe, particularly in England and France. One notable figure from this period was Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester (c. 1208-1265), a powerful English nobleman who played a significant role in the conflict between King Henry III and the barons, which led to the establishment of the first English parliament.
In the 16th century, the name Symon was associated with the Protestant Reformation. Simon Grynaeus (1493-1541) was a German scholar and theologian who played a pivotal role in the spread of the Reformation ideas through his teachings and writings.
Another famous bearer of the name was Simon Bolivar (1783-1830), the Venezuelan military and political leader who led the revolutions against the Spanish Empire and is revered as a national hero in several South American countries.
Over the centuries, the name Symon has been spelled in various ways, including Simon, Simone, and Simón, reflecting its adoption and adaptation by different cultures and languages. While its popularity has fluctuated, the name has remained a part of the cultural heritage of many societies, carrying with it the echoes of its ancient origins and the stories of those who have borne it throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Symon over time
The chart below shows babies named Symon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Symon, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2012, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Symon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Symon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3416 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2863 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Symon is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Symon. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Symon ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #297 in 1974.
Across the UK
Symon in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#297 in 1974
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Symon
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Symon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Symon in the UK right now?
In 2012, Symon was ranked #3416 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Symon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 5 babies registered as Symon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Symon?
A masculine given name derived from Simeon, of Hebrew origin, meaning "he has heard".
How many people are called Symon in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Symon across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Symon most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Symon ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #297 in 1974. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.