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Simone

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Pronounced sih-MOHN /sɪˈmoʊn/High

Meaning: French feminine form of Simon, from Hebrew Shim'on meaning he heard or God has heard; one of the most elegant French feminine adaptations of a Hebrew nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Simone is a sophisticated French feminine name meaning God has heard. Associated with philosopher Simone de Beauvoir and gymnast Simone Biles, it carries both intellectual prestige and athletic greatness in a sleek two-syllable form.
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Origin HighHebrew, French
MeaningFrench feminine form of Simon, from Hebrew Shim'on meaning he heard or God has heard; one of the most elegant French feminine adaptations of a Hebrew name
U.S. rank (2025)#998 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births254 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 27,525

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819082025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Simone is the French feminine form of Simon, which derives from Hebrew Shim'on meaning heard. It has been used in France and Francophone countries since at least the medieval period, carried by several saints.

In the United States, Simone gained popularity through Simone de Beauvoir and through jazz singer Nina Simone (1933–2003). Gymnast Simone Biles has given the name a triumphant athletic dimension in the 21st century.

Did you know? Simone de Beauvoir (1908–1986), the French existentialist philosopher whose book The Second Sex (1949) is one of the foundational texts of feminist theory, gave the name an enduring intellectual identity that few names can match.
Overall data confidence 96%
Behind the Name — Simone — French and Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

SimonaSymone

Nicknames

SiMone

Famous Bearers

  • ★Simone de Beauvoir (1908–1986)
    French existentialist philosopher, feminist theorist, and author whose work The Second Sex (1949) is a foundational text of feminist philosophy. She was a lifelong companion of Jean-Paul Sartre.
  • ★Simone Biles (1997–present)
    American artistic gymnast and the most decorated gymnast in World Championship and Olympic history.

If you like Simone…

Vivienne— shares the sophisticated French feminine elegance and intellectual prestige
Colette— same French literary tradition and the two-syllable French feminine charm
Celeste— shares the French-origin graceful femininity and subtle celestial quality
Isabelle— same French classic feminine tradition with historical and literary prestige

Frequently Asked

What does the name Simone mean?

Simone means God has heard as the French feminine form of Simon, from Hebrew Shim'on meaning he heard.

How do you pronounce Simone?

It is said sih-MOHN, with two syllables and stress on the second, in the French manner.

Is Simone a popular name?

Simone has been in steady use in French-speaking countries and the United States. It is associated with philosopher Simone de Beauvoir, singer Nina Simone, and gymnast Simone Biles.

Is Simone a French name?

Yes, Simone is the French feminine form of Simon. It has been used in France and Francophone cultures for centuries.