Monica Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Monica is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Monica?
Monica is spelled M-O-N-I-C-A. The name has 6 letters.
Monica at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Monica is commonly understood to mean “advisor” or “truth,” though etymological interpretations vary.
- Origin
- Monica is commonly associated with Latin origins and may derive from the Latin word “monere,” meaning “to advise” or “to warn.”
- Pronunciation
- MON-i-ka · 3 syllables
Monica Popularity in 2025
Rank#736
Recorded Births371
- Girls usage fell 13 places to #736 and recorded 19 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Monica Mean?
Monica is commonly understood to mean “advisor” or “truth,” though etymological interpretations vary.
Origin: Monica is commonly associated with Latin origins and may derive from the Latin word “monere,” meaning “to advise” or “to warn.”
How Do You Pronounce Monica?
PronunciationMON-i-ka
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Monica?
- History
- The name Monica is historically linked with early Christian traditions, notably Saint Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine, which contributed to its use in Christian cultures.
Monica Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 371 | #736 |
| 2024 | Girls | 390 | #723 |
| 2023 | Girls | 386 | #729 |
| 2022 | Girls | 389 | #744 |
| 2021 | Girls | 415 | #695 |
| 2020 | Girls | 404 | #696 |
| 2019 | Girls | 459 | #638 |
| 2018 | Girls | 498 | #606 |
| 2017 | Girls | 473 | #625 |
| 2016 | Girls | 522 | #587 |
| 2015 | Girls | 557 | #559 |
| 2014 | Girls | 577 | #539 |
| 2013 | Girls | 597 | #503 |
| 2012 | Girls | 724 | #431 |
| 2011 | Girls | 780 | #403 |
| 2010 | Girls | 887 | #361 |
| 2009 | Girls | 972 | #339 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,064 | #316 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,192 | #285 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,363 | #248 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,409 | #238 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,512 | #225 |
| 2004 | Boys | 9 | #7,536 |
| 2003 | Girls | 1,613 | #207 |
When Was Monica Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1979 · Girls
6,585 recorded births
National rank #40
1971 · Girls
6,426 recorded births
National rank #48
1973 · Girls
6,380 recorded births
National rank #40
1977 · Girls
6,366 recorded births
National rank #39
Where Monica Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OR | #429 | 8 |
| WA | #511 | 13 |
| FL | #542 | 33 |
| CA | #548 | 59 |
| TN | #568 | 13 |
| NJ | #572 | 13 |
| KS | #578 | 5 |
| VA | #606 | 12 |