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About Monica
Monica stands as a tried-and-true classic that has weathered decades without losing relevance or appeal. This timeless name possesses quiet strength and unpretentious elegance, offering reliability without boredom. Its three syllables flow naturally, creating a balanced rhythm that sounds professional and approachable simultaneously. Monica's widespread recognition across cultures makes it an excellent choice for multicultural families or those who value international accessibility. The name suggests competence and capability, projuring images of accomplished, grounded individuals who get things done. Its classic status means no lengthy explanations or spelling corrections, simplifying countless future interactions. Monica pairs effortlessly with virtually any middle or surname combination, demonstrating exceptional versatility. The name has maintained steady usage without ever becoming oversaturated, occupying that comfortable space between common and rare. Parents seeking a dependable choice with proven staying power consistently find Monica delivers on all fronts.
Popularity of the Name Monica
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #813 | ||||
| 1881 | #572 | ||||
| 1884 | #833 | ||||
| 1885 | #728 | ||||
| 1886 | #759 | ||||
| 1887 | #652 | ||||
| 1888 | #744 | ||||
| 1889 | #710 | ||||
| 1890 | #661 | ||||
| 1891 | #519 | ||||
| 1892 | #537 | ||||
| 1893 | #566 | ||||
| 1894 | #639 | ||||
| 1895 | #719 | ||||
| 1896 | #496 | ||||
| 1897 | #504 | ||||
| 1898 | #482 | ||||
| 1899 | #561 | ||||
| 1900 | #553 | ||||
| 1901 | #450 | #119 | |||
| 1902 | #581 | ||||
| 1903 | #547 | ||||
| 1904 | #441 | #146 | |||
| 1905 | #470 | #131 | |||
| 1906 | #475 | ||||
| 1907 | #460 | ||||
| 1908 | #460 | #114 | |||
| 1909 | #441 | #112 | |||
| 1910 | #454 | #122 | |||
| 1911 | #449 | #114 | |||
| 1912 | #409 | #80 | |||
| 1913 | #378 | #118 | |||
| 1914 | #439 | #96 | |||
| 1915 | #437 | #88 | |||
| 1916 | #373 | #113 | |||
| 1917 | #399 | #98 | |||
| 1918 | #444 | #110 | |||
| 1919 | #509 | #96 | |||
| 1920 | #462 | #116 | |||
| 1921 | #434 | #129 | |||
| 1922 | #480 | #95 | |||
| 1923 | #494 | #108 | |||
| 1924 | #467 | #117 | |||
| 1925 | #500 | #109 | |||
| 1926 | #507 | #98 | |||
| 1927 | #512 | #94 | |||
| 1928 | #467 | #106 | |||
| 1929 | #500 | #113 | |||
| 1930 | #522 | #123 | |||
| 1931 | #468 | ||||
| 1932 | #451 | #99 | |||
| 1933 | #440 | #122 | |||
| 1934 | #407 | #171 | |||
| 1935 | #352 | #119 | |||
| 1936 | #387 | #179 | |||
| 1937 | #380 | #160 | |||
| 1938 | #409 | #138 | |||
| 1939 | #425 | #228 | |||
| 1940 | #409 | #178 | |||
| 1941 | #425 | #221 | |||
| 1942 | #398 | #193 | |||
| 1943 | #426 | #179 | |||
| 1944 | #383 | #143 | |||
| 1945 | #339 | #167 | |||
| 1946 | #355 | #188 | |||
| 1947 | #311 | #182 | |||
| 1948 | #262 | #182 | |||
| 1949 | #266 | #172 | |||
| 1950 | #231 | #200 | |||
| 1951 | #209 | #190 | |||
| 1952 | #197 | #208 | |||
| 1953 | #193 | #251 | |||
| 1954 | #181 | #233 | |||
| 1955 | #182 | #253 | |||
| 1956 | #169 | #246 | |||
| 1957 | #151 | #181 | |||
| 1958 | #160 | #259 | |||
| 1959 | #160 | #181 | |||
| 1960 | #140 | #160 | |||
| 1961 | #136 | #213 | |||
| 1962 | #115 | #208 | |||
| 1963 | #110 | #261 | |||
| 1964 | #90 | #214 | #70 | ||
| 1965 | #72 | #233 | #68 | ||
| 1966 | #75 | #217 | #89 | ||
| 1967 | #70 | #230 | #101 | ||
| 1968 | #68 | #215 | #101 | ||
| 1969 | #59 | #250 | #101 | ||
| 1970 | #56 | #326 | #132 | ||
| 1971 | #48 | #283 | #120 | ||
| 1972 | #47 | #377 | #133 | ||
| 1973 | #40 | #266 | #148 | ||
| 1974 | #43 | #277 | #159 | ||
| 1975 | #49 | #243 | #150 | ||
| 1976 | #45 | #266 | #193 | ||
| 1977 | #39 | #312 | #211 | ||
| 1978 | #42 | #359 | #193 | ||
| 1979 | #40 | #286 | #218 | ||
| 1980 | #45 | #209 | #224 | ||
| 1981 | #49 | #278 | #241 | ||
| 1982 | #52 | #241 | #232 | ||
| 1983 | #54 | #198 | #230 | ||
| 1984 | #58 | #247 | #277 | ||
| 1985 | #61 | #203 | #288 | ||
| 1986 | #59 | #360 | #258 | ||
| 1987 | #64 | #311 | #257 | ||
| 1988 | #70 | #203 | #255 | ||
| 1989 | #68 | #204 | #283 | ||
| 1990 | #76 | #210 | #400 | ||
| 1991 | #85 | #175 | #214 | #129 | |
| 1992 | #77 | #174 | #505 | #133 | |
| 1993 | #86 | #167 | #295 | #141 | |
| 1994 | #88 | #176 | #580 | #167 | |
| 1995 | #87 | #195 | #258 | #130 | |
| 1996 | #82 | #84 | #384 | #95 | |
| 1997 | #79 | #251 | #110 | #386 | #99 |
| 1998 | #105 | #261 | #107 | #310 | #113 |
| 1999 | #151 | #395 | #178 | #502 | #206 |
| 2000 | #167 | #319 | #155 | #630 | #179 |
| 2001 | #182 | #423 | #200 | #330 | #225 |
| 2002 | #180 | #502 | #312 | #346 | #244 |
| 2003 | #207 | #451 | #253 | #540 | #223 |
| 2004 | #225 | #392 | #266 | #402 | #257 |
| 2005 | #238 | #547 | #351 | #661 | #322 |
| 2006 | #248 | #578 | #716 | #355 | |
| 2007 | #285 | #608 | #411 | #599 | #394 |
| 2008 | #317 | #669 | #645 | #397 | |
| 2009 | #339 | #779 | #839 | #365 | |
| 2010 | #361 | #685 | #469 | ||
| 2011 | #404 | #861 | #360 | #680 | |
| 2012 | #431 | #333 | #497 | ||
| 2013 | #504 | #585 | |||
| 2014 | #539 | #804 | #611 | ||
| 2015 | #559 | #769 | #608 | ||
| 2016 | #587 | #805 | #713 | #883 | |
| 2017 | #626 | #964 | #828 | #764 | |
| 2018 | #608 | #721 | |||
| 2019 | #638 | #989 | |||
| 2020 | #697 | #588 | |||
| 2021 | #695 | #969 | #753 | ||
| 2022 | #744 | ||||
| 2023 | #729 | #786 | #838 | ||
| 2024 | #724 | #744 | |||
| 2025 | #737 | #926 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Monica
Names Similar to Monica
Nicknames for Monica
- Moni
- Mon
- Nica
- Nicky
Famous People Named Monica
| Monica Bellucci | Italian actress and model |
| Monica Lewinsky | American activist and former White House intern |
| Monica Seles | Former professional tennis player |
| Monica Potter | American actress |
| Monica Puig | Puerto Rican professional tennis player |
| Monica Vitti | Italian actress |
| Monica Bedi | Indian actress and television presenter |
| Monica Crowley | American political commentator and author |
| Monica Horan | American actress |
| Monica Samille Lewinsky | American television personality and fashion designer |
| Monica Zetterlund | Swedish singer and actress |
| Monica Keena | American actress |
| Monica McWilliams | Northern Irish politician and women's rights activist |
| Monica Dickens | English writer |
| Monica Wright | American professional basketball player |
| Monica Dogra | American singer and actress |
| Monica Raymund | American actress |
| Monica Mayhem | Australian-American former pornographic actress |
| Monica Spear | Venezuelan actress and model |
| Monica Sales | Brazilian singer |
Characters Named Monica
| Monica Geller | Character from the TV show "Friends" |
| Monica Reyes | Character from the TV show "The X-Files" |
| Monica Rambeau | Marvel Comics superheroine |
| Monica Gallagher | Character from the TV show "Shameless" |
| Monica Jones | Character from the TV show "Doctor Who" |
| Monica Hughes | Character from the book "Friends Like These" by Wendy Harmer |
| Monica St. Ives | Character from the book "The Girl Who Chased the Moon" by Sarah Addison Allen |
| Monica Villarreal | Character from the TV show "One Day at a Time" |
| Monica Fuentes | Character from the movie franchise "The Fast and the Furious" |
| Monica "MJ" Jenkins | Character from the TV show "The Rookie" |
| Monica Prescott | Character from the book "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larsson |
| Monica Smalls | Character from the movie "The Hate U Give" |
| Monica Hall | Character from the TV show "Suits" |
| Monica Baggins | Character from the book "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien |
| Monica Stuart | Character from the book "The Babysitters Club" by Ann M. Martin |
| Monica Gallant | Character from the TV show "The Mindy Project" |
| Monica Wright | Character from the movie "Love & Basketball" |
| Monica Ram | Character from the TV show "The Good Place" |