Simone
2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ French ◈ 2 syllables
"Hearkening"

From French

Simone means she has heard — the French feminine form of Simon. Simone Biles is the greatest gymnast in history. Simone de Beauvoir wrote The Second Sex and invented modern feminism. Nina Simone was the High Priestess of Soul. Three syllables of French hearing that carry Olympic gold, feminist revolution, and the most powerful voice in jazz.

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Simone at a glance
MeaningHearkening
OriginFrench
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#843
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Why parents love Simone
  • Simone Biles is the greatest gymnast in history.
  • Simone de Beauvoir invented modern feminism.
  • Nina Simone is the High Priestess of Soul.
  • Three syllables with a sophisticated, French sound: sih-MOAN.
  • The meaning she has heard suggests deep listening.
The vibe of Simone
Bilesde BeauvoirNina SimoneFrenchfeministgymnasticsSoulhearing
Origin & history of Simone
Hebrew Shim'on (he has heard) French feminine Simone
1
French roots
Simone is the French feminine form of Simon, meaning she has heard. Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in history. Simone de Beauvoir (1908–1986) wrote The Second Sex, the foundational text of modern feminism. Nina Simone (1933–2003) was the High Priestess of Soul.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: French feminine form used for centuries; Simone de Beauvoir (1908–1986).
3
Today
Simone remains a beloved choice, ranking #843 in the US. 27,806 babies have been named Simone since 1908.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Simone?
1988 peak year
The name Simone reached its peak in 1988, with 797 registrations (ranked #311). It had been quietly building for over half a century before that, first appearing in records in 1908. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #843 today, averaging about 337 new babies per year. Simone's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 27,806 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
797 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #311)
337 Avg. per year
(last decade)
3,370 Total registrations
last 10 years
27,806 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #843) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Simone
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.

Simone's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — leading through listening. People named Simone tend to be powerful, intellectual, and gifted at hearing what the world needs.

Hears what the world needs
GOAT-level greatness
Feminist pioneer
High Priestess energy
French sophistication
S1
I9
M4
O6
N5
E5
Sum: 30 → Life path 3
Personality of Simone
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
😊
Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
🌈
Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
🗣️
Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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