boys' name 1955–2017

Simon

Simon is losing ground — from #89 in 1955 to #773 in 2017.

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#773 last ranked in 2017
2 registrations that year
14,219 total 1955–2017

Note: Simon hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 66 to 2 (-97%).

Peak popularity was in 1974 (640 registrations).

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Peak 1974 · 640
Low 2014 · 1
Years tracked 46

Neighbours in the 2017 ranking

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By state & territory — 2017

How often Simon was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Simon popularity by state — 2017Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 2 (rank #501)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Simon — popularity by state & territory in 2017. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (2 babies)

South Australia
2 #501
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In 2017: 2 babies named Simon across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Simon?
Between 1955 and 2017, Simon was registered for 14,219 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Simon a popular name in Australia?
Simon has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #773 with 2 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.