Monica
Monica is a name of Latin origin, possibly derived from 'monere' meaning 'to advise' or from Greek origins meaning 'solitary.' It gained prominence through Saint Monica, the devoted mother of Saint Augustine in the 4th century.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 365. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 780
- 2012: 724
- 2013: 597
- 2014: 577
- 2015: 557
- 2016: 522
- 2017: 473
- 2018: 498
- 2019: 459
- 2020: 404
- 2021: 415
- 2022: 389
- 2023: 386
- 2024: 390
- 2025: 371
- 2026 (projected): 365
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Has strong historical and religious significance
- •Maintains consistent appeal across generations without feeling dated
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
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Statistics
251,274
Total births since 1880
1979
Peak year
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