Monica
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Advisor; Truth
Background: The name Monica originates from the Latin word 'monere,' meaning 'to advise' or 'to warn.' An alternative link is made to the Greek term 'monachos,' which translates to 'solitary' or 'alone.' This connection underscores different interpretations surrounding the name's significance.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#163
Total births
251,883
Most popular decade
1970s
(186,018 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-184 ranks)
Years in Top 100
34
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1948
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,668
- Peak year
- 1980
- Peak year births
- 43
- Peak rank
- #1,449
- Most recent year
- 2004
- Recent year births
- 9
- Recent rank
- #7,534
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #738
- Peak year
- 1979
- Peak year births
- 6,585
- Peak rank
- #40
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 388
- Recent rank
- #723
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).