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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Shimshon — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Shimon|Shine
HebrewBoy↓ Fading

Shimshon

shim-SHOHN · 2 syllables

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#5603
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#5603
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 13
Peak rank
#5032 in 2023
5yr change
-571 ranks
Birth frequency
4.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5603 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Shimshon

Popularity score: 13  ·  SSA Rank: #5603

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-571 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
12 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Shimshon scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
HebrewBiblicalReligiousStrongMasculine2-syllableOld TestamentRare in USJewish Heritage
Character
mighty strengthfierce determinationphysical powerbold warriorunwavering resolve
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Shimshons

determineddisciplinedstrongcompetitiveathletic
STRONG
High confidence

Shimshon is a Hebrew boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #5603 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -571 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5603 · very rare
Shimshon at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew Shimshon, meaning 'sun' or 'sun-like'. Famous as the biblical judge and strongman known for his superhuman strength.
Language root:Hebrew · Biblical
Peak rank:#5032 in 2023
5yr change:-571 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Shimshon Amitai
Israeli Olympic wrestler
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Shimshon · Overview
Summary

Shimshon is a Hebrew boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #5603 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Religious · Mythological · Strong character
Shimshon carries a bold, serious, fierce quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 571 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
shimshon.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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