Monica
5 countries#736 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Monica was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
252,257 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #736 · peaked in 1979 with 6,619 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,610 births recorded 1907–2022 · currently #1126 · peaked in 2005 with 75 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine, Bouches-du-Rhône, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,100 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 1997 with 177 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,532 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1102 · peaked in 1997 with 138 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
554 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 1997 with 39 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
14 births recorded 1998–2008 · peaked in 1998 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Monica’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #248 | — |
| 2007 | #285 | ↓37 |
| 2008 | #316 | ↓31 |
| 2009 | #339 | ↓23 |
| 2010 | #361 | ↓22 |
| 2011 | #403 | ↓42 |
| 2012 | #431 | ↓28 |
| 2013 | #503 | ↓72 |
| 2014 | #539 | ↓36 |
| 2015 | #559 | ↓20 |
| 2016 | #587 | ↓28 |
| 2017 | #625 | ↓38 |
| 2018 | #606 | ↑19 |
| 2019 | #638 | ↓32 |
| 2020 | #696 | ↓58 |
| 2021 | #695 | ↑1 |
| 2022 | #744 | ↓49 |
| 2023 | #729 | ↑15 |
| 2024 | #723 | ↑6 |
| 2025 | #736 | ↓13 |
Frequently asked questions about Monica
Is Monica a popular name?
Yes — Monica currently ranks #736 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Monica more common for boys or girls?
Monica is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Monica most popular?
Monica peaked in 1979 in United States, with 6,619 recorded births that year.
Is Monica rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Monica’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #738 in 1880 to #736 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Monica?
At least 256,967 babies have been recorded with the name Monica across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Monica popular in more than one country?
Yes — Monica appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Monica?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Monica include Persephone, Kenzie, Lacey, Veda.
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