Monique Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmoh-NEEK / məˈniːkFrench; Latin
Meaning
French: advisor; Latin: solitary
Historical & Cultural Background
Monique is derived from the Latin name 'Monica', which means 'advisor' or 'solitary'. It is predominantly used in French-speaking countries. The name gained popularity in the 20th century and has been associated with various cultural figures and works. While traditionally a feminine name, it has been used for boys in some contexts.
Trend Summary
Monique has seen a decline in popularity in the U.S. since the 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Monika
- Monique
International Variants
- Monique (French)
- Monika (German)
- Monika (Polish)
Famous people named Monique
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Fictional characters named Monique
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Monique was first seen in the United States in 1963. Monique has ranked as high as #1163 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in District of Columbia, New York, and California. In the past 5 years the name Monique has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Monique (1990)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| DC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 6 |