Simona
Girl name · #3462 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Simona? In official American birth records, Simona has been tracked continuously since 1883, giving it 142 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 44 baby girls were named Simona, placing it at #3462 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3024, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 40,909 girls born in 2025 was named Simona.
Babies named Simona per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 142-year story
Simona first appears in the Social Security records in 1883, when 9 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2014, when 67 girls were named Simona — good for #2615 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Simona against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Simona in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Simona is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Simona will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Simona is most common
State-level data for Simona is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Simona
Statistically, parents drawn to Simona tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Sona, Silvana, Savina, Sabina, and Sakina.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Simona | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #3459 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2889 |
| 2023 | 56 | #2975 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3963 |
| 2021 | 42 | #3614 |
| 2020 | 57 | #2850 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2962 |
| 2018 | 61 | #2782 |
| 2017 | 58 | #2873 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2829 |
| 2015 | 56 | #3024 |
| 2014 | 67 | #2615 |
| 2013 | 56 | #2973 |
| 2012 | 56 | #3006 |
| 2011 | 56 | #3014 |
| 2010 | 54 | #3075 |
| 2009 | 52 | #3189 |
| 2008 | 62 | #2855 |
| 2007 | 54 | #3168 |
| 2006 | 45 | #3505 |
| 2005 | 65 | #2607 |
| 2004 | 49 | #3127 |
| 2003 | 55 | #2800 |
| 2002 | 53 | #2819 |
| 2001 | 33 | #3864 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Simona?
In official American birth records, the name Simona first appeared in 1883 (over 142 years ago), when 9 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Simona a popular girl name?
Simona ranked #3462 among girls in 2025 with 44 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3024.
When was the name Simona most popular?
Simona peaked in 2014, when 67 American girls received the name (ranked #2615 that year). Since 2014 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Simona?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 40,909 newborn American girls was named Simona. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.