Monroe: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A mouth of the river, strong and flowing.
Monroe as a Girl Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #539
- Peak
- #539 in 2020
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Monroe Means
Monroe is a girl name of English origin. A mouth of the river, strong and flowing.
How Popular Monroe Is
Monroe currently ranks #539 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #539 in 2020. It is rising.
Good to Know About Monroe
- At its most popular, Monroe reached #539 in the U.S. in 2020.
- Monroe has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Monroe is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Monroe as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1473
- Peak
- #179 in 1882
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Monroe Means
Monroe is a boy name of English origin. A child from the mouth of the great river.
How Popular Monroe Is
Monroe currently ranks #1473 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #179 in 1882. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Monroe
- Monroe peaked at #179 in the U.S. in 1882.
- Monroe is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Monroe as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1473
- Peak
- #179 in 1882
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Monroe Means
Monroe is a unisex name of English origin. From the mouth of the river, flowing with purpose.
How Popular Monroe Is
Monroe currently ranks #1473 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #179 in 1882. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Monroe
- Monroe peaked at #179 in the U.S. in 1882.
- Monroe is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Monroe
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Monroe
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Monroe.
Questions About Monroe
What does Monroe mean?
Monroe is a girl name of English origin. A mouth of the river, strong and flowing.
How popular is Monroe?
Monroe currently ranks #539 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #539 in 2020. It is rising.
Where does Monroe come from?
Monroe comes from English roots. At its most popular, Monroe reached #539 in the U.S. in 2020.
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