UK boy's name
Szymon
A masculine Polish name derived from Simon or Simeon.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Szymon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Szymon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1235, with 22 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 186 births.
This profile covers 2,218 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 2003 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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.
The latest count is about 12% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 2,490 living people in the UK are called Szymon. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Szymon ranked #1235 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 22 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 186 boys were registered as Szymon.
- • Szymon ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #414 in 2022.
- • About 2,490 living people in the UK are estimated to have Szymon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1235
2024
Births in 2024
22
Latest year
Peak year
2010
186 births
Estimated living
2,490
2026
Meaning
What does Szymon mean?
Szymon is a masculine given name of Polish origin, derived from the Hebrew name Shimon, which means "he has heard" or "he has listened." The name can be traced back to the biblical figure Simon, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.
The name Szymon gained popularity in Poland during the Middle Ages, after the introduction of Christianity in the region. It was commonly used among the Polish nobility and later spread to other social classes. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, appearing in historical documents and chronicles.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Szymon was Szymon Bogumił Zug (1733-1807), a Polish architect and urban planner who designed several churches and public buildings in Warsaw. Another prominent figure was Szymon Askenazy (1865-1935), a Polish historian and politician who served as a member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) during the interwar period.
In the realm of literature, Szymon Zimorowic (1608-1629) was a Polish poet and playwright active during the Baroque era. His works, including "Roksolanska Muza" (The Roxolanian Muse), were highly influential in shaping the poetic style of the time.
The name Szymon has also been associated with religious figures, such as Szymon Wysocki (1700-1768), a Polish Catholic priest and theologian who served as a professor at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków.
Another notable bearer of the name was Szymon Rybicki (1790-1856), a Polish general and military commander who fought in the November Uprising against the Russian Empire in the early 19th century.
Throughout history, the name Szymon has been a popular choice among Polish families, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage and religious traditions. While its usage may have fluctuated over time, it remains a significant part of the Polish onomastic landscape.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Szymon over time
The chart below shows babies named Szymon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Szymon, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 22 births in 2024, compared with 186 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Szymon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Szymon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #836 | 243 | 5 |
| 2010s | #317 | 1,472 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1038 | 503 | 7 |
Geography
Where Szymon is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Szymon. 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.
Szymon ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #414 in 2022.
Across the UK
Szymon in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#728 in 2023
17 years of NRS records, 214 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#414 in 2022
12 years of NISRA records, 73 total registered
Related
Names similar to Szymon
- 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
Szymon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Szymon in the UK right now?
In 2024, Szymon was ranked #1235 for boys in England and Wales, with 22 births registered.
When was Szymon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 186 babies registered as Szymon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Szymon?
A masculine Polish name derived from Simon or Simeon.
How many people are called Szymon in the UK?
A total of 2,218 babies have been registered as Szymon across the 22 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 214 more in Scotland and 73 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Szymon most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Szymon ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #414 in 2022. 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.