Monroe
Peaked at #179 nationally in 1882, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Monroe has been recorded 28% of the time for girls and 72% of the time for boys.
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Monroe — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#526
in 2021
Current rank
#571
in 2024
Years tracked
32
1928–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1928, Monroe reached its peak popularity for girls in 2021, ranking #526 nationally with 587 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #781 (2014) to #571 (2024) — a 27% improvement.
As of 2024, Monroe ranks #571 nationally for girls, with 529 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #571 | 529 |
| 2023 | #530 | 574 |
| 2022 | #544 | 567 |
| 2021 | #526 | 587 |
| 2020 | #543 | 555 |
| 2019 | #597 | 510 |
| 2018 | #604 | 502 |
| 2017 | #683 | 428 |
Monroe — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#179
in 1882
Current rank
#1282
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Monroe reached its peak popularity for boys in 1882, ranking #179 nationally with 76 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1420 (2014) to #1282 (2024) — a 10% improvement.
As of 2024, Monroe ranks #1282 nationally for boys, with 153 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,282 | 153 |
| 2023 | #1,343 | 141 |
| 2022 | #1,554 | 115 |
| 2021 | #1,104 | 189 |
| 2020 | #1,484 | 115 |
| 2019 | #1,513 | 113 |
| 2018 | #1,485 | 117 |
| 2017 | #1,344 | 133 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Monroe most popular?
Monroe was most popular in 1882, when it ranked #179 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Monroe becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Monroe?
At least 23,536 babies have been recorded with the name Monroe in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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