Monica Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMON-ih-kuh / /ˈmɒnɪkə/Latin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: advisor; Greek: to advise
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Monica has roots in Latin and Greek, where it is often associated with the meaning of 'advisor' or 'to advise.' It gained popularity in the Christian tradition, particularly due to Saint Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, contributing to its widespread recognition.
Trend Summary
The name Monica has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Monique
- Monika
International Variants
- Monique (French)
- Monika (German)
- Mónica (Spanish)
Famous people named Monica
Monica Bellucci is an Italian actress and model known for her roles in films such as 'Malèna' and 'The Matrix Reloaded.'.
Monica Lewinsky is an American activist and television personality, recognized for her involvement in a political scandal in the late 1990s.
Monica Seles is a former professional tennis player who won nine Grand Slam singles titles.
Monica Geller is a fictional character from the television series 'Friends,' portrayed by Courteney Cox.
Fictional characters named Monica
Monica Geller is a character from the television series 'Friends,' known for her competitive nature and culinary skills.
Monica is a character in the animated series 'Monica's Gang,' a popular Brazilian comic strip created by Mauricio de Sousa.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Monica was first seen in the United States in 1948. Monica has ranked as high as #1072 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, District of Columbia, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Monica has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Monica (1998)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 26 |
| 1970 | 33 |
| 1971 | 30 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 42 |
| 1974 | 30 |
| 1975 | 33 |
| 1976 | 34 |
| 1977 | 32 |
| 1978 | 31 |
| 1979 | 34 |
| 1980 | 43 |
| 1981 | 31 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 36 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 28 |
| 1986 | 37 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2004 | 9 |