Unisex · #4,201 in 2026

Semon

Current Rank
#4,201
Peak Rank
#3,532 (1922)
Total Babies
12
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #10,411 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,532 (12 total)
👦As Boy Name
1922
First Year
1926
Last Year
1922
Peak Year
#3532
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1981
First Year
1981
Last Year
1981
Peak Year
#10411
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Semon

As a girl name

Semon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1981, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 5 Semons were born — ranking #10,411 that year. As of 2026, Semon ranks #10,411 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Semons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Semon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1922, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 7 Semons were born — ranking #3,532 that year. As of 2026, Semon ranks #4,201 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Semons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Semon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Semon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Semon

What does the name Semon mean?
Semon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Semon in 2026?
In 2026, Semon ranks #4,201 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Semon most popular?
Semon reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #3,532 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Semon a unisex name?
Yes — Semon is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 29% of Semons assigned female and 71% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Semon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Semon include Lela, Romanus, Daily. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Semon

Semon is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Semon's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #3,532. Use the chart and map above to compare Semon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.