Gender: Male
Simon Walter Blackburn is an English academic philosopher known for his work in metaethics, where he defends quasi-realism, and in the philosophy of language. More recently, he has gained a large general audience from his efforts to popularise philosophy. He has appeared in multiple episodes of the documentary series Closer to Truth. During his long career, he has taught at Oxford University, Cambridge University, and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 28, 2024
On the name Simon Blackburn, Simon means Listening Intently, He who has Heard, The Word of God, To Hear or be Heard. Blackburn means Black Brook.
The name Simon Blackburn is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Simon is commonly found in United Kingdom, France, South Africa, and 100 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Simon is recorded 187,006 times globally, ranking it as the 256th most common name worldwide.
Simon is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 43,601 occurrences, making it the 29th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Simon is found among 1 in every 13 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #29 | 1 : 13 |
| France | #164 | 1 : 61 |
| South Africa | #70 | 1 : 177 |
| United States of America | #585 | 1 : 188 |
| Germany | #137 | 1 : 42 |
| Hong Kong | #31 | 1 : 70 |
| Nigeria | #213 | 1 : 202 |
| Italy | #634 | 1 : 216 |
| Malaysia | #162 | 1 : 383 |
| Colombia | #476 | 1 : 259 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Simon from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Simon Walter Blackburn is an English academic philosopher known for his work in metaethics, where he defends quasi-realism, and in the philosophy of language. More recently, he has gained a large general audience from his efforts to popularise philosophy. He has appeared in multiple episodes of the documentary series Closer to Truth. During his long career, he has taught at Oxford University, Cambridge University, and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
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