How Many People Are Named Simmie?
An estimated 509 people in the United States have the first name Simmie. It is used for both genders, with 88.0% male. The average bearer is 67 years old, and Simmie peaked in popularity in 1918 with 38 births that year.
Below you will find a full statistical profile of Simmie as a first name in the United States, including gender data, a year-by-year popularity timeline going back to 1880, a decade breakdown, state-by-state birth registrations, and, when available, a 2020 Census snapshot showing who had the name at that point in time. You can also check how many people share the full name Simmie paired with any surname.
Key Insights
- With an average bearer age of 67, Simmie is a vintage name most associated with earlier generations. Most living bearers were born before 1969.
Estimated Living Americans
509
About 1 in 673,388 people in the U.S.
Rarity
Very Rare
Predicted Gender
Male
88.0% confidence
Average Age
67
years old
Peak Year
1918
38 births
Total Registered
1,337
since 1880
Gender Distribution for Simmie
Simmie is predominantly male (88.0%), though 160 female births have been registered. It functions as a unisex name for a small percentage of bearers.
Simmie as a male name
Ranked #14,309 in 2008
5 male births in 2008
Peak: 1918 (33 births)
Simmie as a female name
Ranked #11,895 in 1980
5 female births in 1980
Peak: 1917 (10 births)
Simmie in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 533 people with the first name Simmie, which placed it at #19,703 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name in 2020. The estimated living count elsewhere on this page is different: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two figures are not expected to match exactly.
Read this section as a snapshot of people who already had the name in 2020. The SSA charts elsewhere on this page are still the better way to see how the name rose, fell, or shifted across generations.
Gender in the 2020 Census
In the 2020 Census, Simmie was recorded as predominantly male. Out of 533 people with this name in that snapshot, 77.1% were male and 22.9% were female. That is less heavily male than the long-run SSA birth pattern on this page, which sits at 88.0% male.
Census Count
533
people with this name
Census Rank
#19,703
among Census first names
Frequency Rate
0.18
per 100,000 people
Recorded Race and Hispanic Origin in the 2020 Census
In the 2020 Census, the first name Simmie was most commonly recorded among people who identified as Black (64.57%). The next largest recorded groups were White (29.90%) and Two or More Races (2.86%).
These percentages describe the people who had the first name Simmie in the 2020 Census. They do not tell you the deeper meaning or origin of the name itself.
2020 Census demographic breakdown
Each row shows a recorded Census category for people with the first name Simmie.
| Group | Share | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 64.57% | 339 |
| White | 29.90% | 157 |
| Two or More Races | 2.86% | 15 |
| Asian and Pacific Islander | 1.14% | 6 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.14% | 6 |
| Hispanic | 0.38% | 2 |
The Census published separate sex and race/origin tables for first names, so their total counts can differ slightly for the same name. That is why the race section focuses on the demographic mix rather than repeating a second headline count.
Simmie: Popularity Over Time
SSA records for Simmie span from the 1880s to the 2000s, covering 13 decades of naming data. The most popular decade for this name was the 1920s, when 242 babies were registered. Simmie has declined significantly from its peak in the 1920s. Recent registrations are a fraction of what they were at the name's height.
Simmie by Decade
How has Simmie tracked across different eras? The table below groups all SSA birth registrations into 10-year periods, with separate male and female counts. The colored bar shows each decade's share relative to the peak.
Simmie by State
Birth registrations for Simmie span all 6 states and territories in the SSA database. The highest counts are in Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana. The lowest are in Florida, Mississippi, Texas. On average, about 26 Simmies were registered per state.
Simmie + Last Name Combinations
How many people share a full name with Simmie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Simmie: Questions and Answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Simmie?
We estimate approximately 509 people named Simmie are alive in the United States today. This is based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024, adjusted for mortality using CDC life tables. About 1 in 673,388 Americans share this first name.
Is Simmie a common name?
Simmie is classified as "Very Rare" and is more popular than 84.7% of all first names in the SSA database. A total of 1,337 births have been registered with this name since 1880.
When was Simmie most popular?
Simmie reached peak popularity in 1918, when 38 babies were given this name. The average age of a living person named Simmie is approximately 67 years old, reflecting when the name was most commonly given.
How common was Simmie in the 2020 Census?
The 2020 Census recorded 533 people with the first name Simmie. That placed it at #19,703 in the published Census first-name tables, or 0.18 people per 100,000.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census number is a count of people with the name in 2020. The living estimate is a current model based on SSA birth records and survival rates, so it aims to estimate how many people with the name are alive now.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The popularity chart tracks birth registrations, not people currently alive. It shows how often Simmie was given to babies from 1880 through 2024, which is why it is the best tool on the page for seeing long-run naming trends.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Simmie?
In the 2020 Census snapshot, Simmie was recorded as predominantly male. The published split was 77.1% male and 22.9% female.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Simmie?
In the 2020 Census, the first name Simmie was most commonly recorded among people who identified as Black (64.57%). The next largest recorded groups were White (29.90%) and Two or More Races (2.86%). These percentages describe the people who had the name in the 2020 Census, not the deeper meaning or origin of the name itself.
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census published separate first-name tables for sex and for race and Hispanic origin. Those totals can differ slightly for the same name, so the page uses them as two related snapshots rather than treating them as perfectly interchangeable counts.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name tables only include names that met the Bureau's publication rules. That means some names on this site will have SSA history but no published Census demographic snapshot.
Is Simmie a male name?
Simmie is predominantly male. 88.0% of people with this name are male. See the gender breakdown above for full details.
Why can Simmie have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because a name can build up a large population over many decades. Simmie peaked in 1918, and the average living bearer is about 67 years old, so a name can still have millions of living bearers even after it stops feeling current for newborns.
How many Simmie Smiths are there?
To find how many people share a specific full name, we combine first name and surname frequencies. Try: Simmie Smith, Simmie Johnson, Simmie Williams. You can also search any combination on our homepage.
Where does this data come from?
Our estimates use Social Security Administration birth records (1880 to 2024), adjusted for survival using CDC 2023 life tables broken down by sex. The U.S. population figure (342,754,338) is from the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimate. Full methodology.
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