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Symphony

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Pronounced SIM-fuh-nee /ˈsɪm.fə.ni/Medium

Meaning: from the English word for a harmonious musical composition, ultimately from Greek symphonia 'concord of sound'Medium

In 30 seconds: Symphony is taken straight from the English word for a harmonious musical work, which traces back to the Greek symphonia, 'concord of sound'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
Meaningfrom the English word for a harmonious musical composition, ultimately from Greek symphonia 'concord of sound'
U.S. rank (2025)#1532 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births139 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,250

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219792025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

This is a word-name, borrowing the everyday term for a grand musical composition. That word reaches back to the Greek symphonia, literally a concord or agreement of sound. As a given name it carries that sense of harmony and fullness directly.

Like other word-names drawn from music, it leans on the warmth and grandeur of its meaning rather than on any long naming history.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Symphony is 'concordant in sound', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Symphony — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Symphony mean?

Symphony is usually explained as meaning 'concordant in sound' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Symphony?

It's commonly said SIM-fuh-nee /ˈsɪm.fə.ni/.

Is Symphony a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Symphony is used as a girl name.

How popular is Symphony?

In 2024, Symphony ranked #1498 in the U.S. for girls, with 145 births recorded.

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