Monique
Peaked at #93 nationally in 1980, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1909, Monique has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Monique — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#93
in 1980
Current rank
#2949
in 2024
Years tracked
105
1909–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1909, Monique reached its peak popularity for girls in 1980, ranking #93 nationally with 3,163 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1976 (2014) to #2949 (2024) — a 33% drop.
As of 2024, Monique ranks #2949 nationally for girls, with 56 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,949 | 56 |
| 2023 | #4,330 | 33 |
| 2022 | #3,256 | 50 |
| 2021 | #3,534 | 44 |
| 2020 | #3,215 | 49 |
| 2019 | #2,879 | 58 |
| 2018 | #2,603 | 67 |
| 2017 | #2,683 | 65 |
Monique — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1968
in 1971
Last ranked
#8453
in 1994
Years tracked
32
1963–1994
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1963, Monique reached its peak popularity for boys in 1971, ranking #1968 nationally with 22 babies given the name that year.
Monique hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1994, when it stood at #8453.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | #8,453 | 6 |
| 1993 | #6,634 | 8 |
| 1992 | #5,527 | 10 |
| 1991 | #7,030 | 7 |
| 1990 | #3,268 | 19 |
| 1989 | #2,136 | 33 |
| 1988 | #6,986 | 6 |
| 1987 | #3,891 | 12 |
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 Monique most popular?
Monique was most popular in 1980, when it ranked #93 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Monique 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 Monique?
At least 79,112 babies have been recorded with the name Monique in the US since 1909, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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