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Shimon, Simon

שמעון

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Meaning of the Name

Biblical figure.

Gender
Boy
Gematria
466
Numerology
7
Origin
Bible
International
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Yes

Boy/girl ratio

maleBoys: 36,492 (99%)Girls: 6 (<1%)female

Based on CBS data for people born 1949–2024 (details below).

Name popularity

Very common

Based on CBS data for people born 1949–2024 (details below).

How many people in Israel are named Shimon, Simon?

According to Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics, 36,498 people born in 1949–2024 are registered today with the name Shimon, Simon (36,492 boys and 6 girls).

In 2024, 801 babies were named Shimon, Simon.

The name's most popular year: 2023 (842).

Babies given the name in recent years
YearBoysGirls
20248010
20238420
2022810⁦1–4⁩
20217480
20207880

Births per year

2024: Boys 801 · Girls 0 - Hover over (or tap) a bar to see the numbers.

05001,00019501960197019801990200020102020
BoysGirls1–4 (hidden by CBS)
By population group (1949–2024)
GroupBoysGirls
Jewish36,4816
Arab Christian110
Full table by year
YearBoysGirlsTotal
20248010801
20238420842
2022810⁦1–4⁩⁦811–814⁩
20217480748
20207880788
20197030703
20186910691
20177170717
2016⁦621–624⁩0⁦621–624⁩
2015⁦619–622⁩0⁦619–622⁩
20145450545
20135260526
20125530553
20115670567
20104800480
2009⁦493–496⁩0⁦493–496⁩
20084010401
2007⁦432–435⁩0⁦432–435⁩
20064110411
20053850385
20043940394
20034160416
20023950395
20013990399
20003580358
19993200320
19983190319
19973310331
1996⁦303–306⁩0⁦303–306⁩
19953440344
19943340334
19933370337
19923340334
19913160316
19903320332
19892920292
19883720372
19873310331
1986344⁦1–4⁩⁦345–348⁩
19853780378
19843970397
19833380338
1982⁦373–376⁩0⁦373–376⁩
1981⁦336–339⁩0⁦336–339⁩
19803520352
19793350335
19783340334
1977⁦329–332⁩0⁦329–332⁩
19763570357
19753610361
19743920392
19733740374
19723730373
19713660366
19703920392
19694730473
19684950495
19675120512
19665550555
19656050605
19646260626
19635830583
19626000600
19615620562
19606130613
19596690669
19586180618
19576130613
1956597⁦1–4⁩⁦598–601⁩
1955552⁦1–4⁩⁦553–556⁩
19545230523
19534970497
19525070507
19514970497
19504650465
19494180418

"1–4": when fewer than 5 children got the name in a year, CBS does not publish the exact number, to protect privacy - so some sums are shown as a range.

The data covers Jews, Muslims, Arab Christians and Druze only, and counts the first given name only. CBS merged spelling variants of a name into its most common spelling, and the data refers to people's current name (after name changes).

Source of the numbers: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics, "השמות הנוכחיים של ילידי 1949-2024 לפי מין וקבוצת אוכלוסייה", retrieved 22 October 2026. The data is shown as is. Source file · Terms of use

Only the numbers and years in this section come from CBS data. The meaning, origin, gematria, numerology, translation and everything else on this page are the site's own, not CBS's.

Numerology traits (value 7)

Represents a spiritual people, loners, need quiet. Very intelligent and capable of unconventional approach. Work by intuition. Refined, shy and polite. Like privacy, connect slowly, loyal and stable. Lovers of music and art.

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Questions and answers about the name Shimon, Simon

What does the name Shimon, Simon mean in Hebrew?

The meaning of the name Shimon, Simon: Biblical figure.

What is the origin of the name Shimon, Simon?

The name Shimon, Simon is from the Bible.

Is Shimon, Simon a boy's name or a girl's name?

Shimon, Simon is typically used as a boy's name.

How do you write Shimon, Simon in Hebrew?

Shimon, Simon is written שמעון in Hebrew.

What is the gematria of the name Shimon, Simon?

The gematria (numerical) value of the name Shimon, Simon is 466.

What is the numerology number of the name Shimon, Simon?

The numerology number of the name Shimon, Simon is 7. Understanding, spiritual, seeking the truth and analyst.