Monica
Female name · ↓ Falling
97,509
Total Births
1973
Peak Year
#727
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Monica
Monica is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 97,509 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 134 births |
| 1890s | 307 births |
| 1900s | 497 births |
| 1910s | 902 births |
| 1920s | 865 births |
| 1930s | 1,048 births |
| 1940s | 1,888 births |
| 1950s | 7,486 births |
| 1960s | 17,715 births |
| 1970s | 24,341 births |
| 1980s | 20,066 births |
| 1990s | 15,063 births |
| 2000s | 5,426 births |
| 2010s | 1,369 births |
| 2020s | 402 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Monica?
Monica has been given to 97,509 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1973 with 2,562 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #727.
Is Monica a boy or girl name?
Monica is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Monica most popular?
Monica was most popular in 1973, when 2,562 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Monica?
Monica first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).