Monica
boy nameMonica entered the US charts in 1948, peaked at #1268 in 1973, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1948–2025
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rank today
#1268
peak (1973)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3668 |
| 1950s | #3283 |
| 1960s | #2498 |
| 1970s | #1586 |
| 1980s | #1840 |
| 1990s | #3809 |
| 2000s | #8390 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Monica are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Monica alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Monica in 2025?
- Monica is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Monica most popular?
- Monica peaked in 1973, reaching #1268 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Monica with classmates?
- Monica will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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