Monica: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
An advisor and wise counselor, faithful and true.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #703
- Peak
- #39 in 1977
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Monica Means
Monica is a girl name of English origin. An advisor and wise counselor, faithful and true.
How Popular Monica Is
Monica currently ranks #703 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #39 in 1977. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Monica
- Monica reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #39 in 1977.
- Once a top name, Monica has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Monica has been a top 100 name across 170+ years of American history.
- Monica is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Monica
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Monica
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Monica.
Questions About Monica
What does Monica mean?
Monica is a girl name of English origin. An advisor and wise counselor, faithful and true.
How popular is Monica?
Monica currently ranks #703 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #39 in 1977. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Monica come from?
Monica comes from English roots. Monica reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #39 in 1977.
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