Monica
Peaked at #39 nationally in 1977, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Monica has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Monica — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#39
in 1977
Current rank
#726
in 2024
Years tracked
144
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Monica reached its peak popularity for girls in 1977, ranking #39 nationally with 6,366 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #539 (2014) to #726 (2024) — a 26% drop.
As of 2024, Monica ranks #726 nationally for girls, with 388 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #726 | 388 |
| 2023 | #729 | 386 |
| 2022 | #744 | 389 |
| 2021 | #695 | 415 |
| 2020 | #697 | 404 |
| 2019 | #638 | 459 |
| 2018 | #608 | 498 |
| 2017 | #626 | 472 |
Monica — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1285
in 1973
Last ranked
#7970
in 2004
Years tracked
44
1948–2004
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1948, Monica reached its peak popularity for boys in 1973, ranking #1285 nationally with 42 babies given the name that year.
Monica hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #7970.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #7,970 | 9 |
| 2001 | #10,122 | 6 |
| 1998 | #5,087 | 13 |
| 1997 | #6,446 | 9 |
| 1996 | #3,965 | 17 |
| 1995 | #5,013 | 12 |
| 1994 | #3,298 | 21 |
| 1993 | #2,917 | 24 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Monica most popular?
Monica was most popular in 1977, when it ranked #39 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Monica becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Monica?
At least 251,883 babies have been recorded with the name Monica in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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