Boy nameCurrently #5,603 in the USRising
Shimshon
2 syllablesPeak year: 20238 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shimshon's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Shimshon's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shimshon |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 17 |
Shimshon through the decades
- Shimshon peaked in 2023, when 20 babies were named Shimshon in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Shimshon has risen 20% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Shimshon currently ranks #5,603 in the US and is on the rise.