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Monica

Monica is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Monica?

Recorded births named Monica by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	252,257 births
England & Wales since 1996	1,598 births
Ireland since 1964	1,198 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Monica's popularity over time

Babies named Monica per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1979 (6,619/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1997 (138/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1965 (93/yr).

When was Monica popular?

Monica reached its peak in 1979, when it was the #90 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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