Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Simpson
//ˈsɪmpsən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19217 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Simpson'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.
Simpson's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Simpson |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1884 | 13 |
| 1886 | 11 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1896 | 11 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 21 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1918 | 22 |
| 1919 | 21 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 25 |
| 1922 | 20 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 16 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
Simpson through the decades
- Simpson peaked in 1921, when 25 babies were named Simpson in the US.
- The 1910s were Simpson's strongest decade, averaging 15 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1976–1992), use of Simpson has risen 13% compared to the 10 years before that.