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.
Hebrew Shim'on (he has heard)→French feminine Simone
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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.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: French feminine form used for centuries; Simone de Beauvoir (1908–1986).
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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
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How popular is Simone?
1988peak 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 registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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.
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Hears what the world needs
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GOAT-level greatness
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Feminist pioneer
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High Priestess energy
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French sophistication
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I9
M4
O6
N5
E5
Sum: 30 → Life path 3
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Personality of Simone
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Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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