Boy · #5,840 in 2026

Simuel

Current Rank
#5,840
Peak Rank
#2,188 (1917)
Total Babies
360
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1912
First Year
1998
Last Year
1917
Peak Year
#2188
Peak Rank
360
Total Count
49
Years Active

The Story of Simuel

Simuel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 13 Simuels were born — ranking #2,188 that year. As of 2026, Simuel ranks #5,840 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 360 Simuels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Simuel

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

  • Simial
  • Simul
  • Simnel
  • Simmel
  • Semel
  • Semmel
  • Simple
  • Single
  • Symbol
  • Cymbal
  • Simpl
  • Singel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Simuel

What does the name Simuel mean?
Simuel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Simuel in 2026?
In 2026, Simuel ranks #5,840 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Simuel most popular?
Simuel reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #2,188 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Simuel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Simuel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Simuel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Simuel include Ingram, Gladstone, Ruble. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Simuel

Simuel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 360 births in the dataset. Simuel's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #2,188. Use the chart and map above to compare Simuel'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.