Total births
87
Girls' name · since 1968
Monaca
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 87 babies named Monaca, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 87
- total births
- 1968–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
Monaca sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 87 recorded since 1968.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Monaca has been recorded 87 times among girls since 1968, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 1981.
- 87 total births
- 1968–1981 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 76% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
87 girls have been named Monaca since 1968, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1981.
- 87
- total births
- 1968–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
76% of everyone ever named Monaca was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
10 babies were named Monaca in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Monaca's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Monaca splits its recorded history at 1976: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1968 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1976 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Monaca at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Monaca popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–1981
- Peak year (1976)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Monaca by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Monaca's strongest decade.
66 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 76% of all-time use.
Monaca births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s
1970s
66 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 66 births (76% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Monaca? ▼
Since 1968, Social Security records show 87 babies named Monaca. The most recent recorded year was 1981. Its busiest year on record was 1976, with 10 births.
When was Monaca most popular? ▼
Monaca was most popular in the 1970s decade with 66 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
How long has the name Monaca been used? ▼
Records for Monaca go back to 1968, giving 14 years of history through 1981.
What names are similar to Monaca? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Monica, Monique, Mona, Monika, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Monaca's data
- Monaca's decade-level peak was the 1970s (66 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Monaca
Nearby Names Like Monaca
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Monaca
Monica Girl
#723 251,274 births
Monique Girl
#2934 78,783 births
Mona Girl
#2204 45,787 births
Monika Girl
#8040 9,810 births
Montana Girl
#1057 8,815 births
Compare Monaca side by side: Monaca vs Monica Monaca vs Monique Monaca vs Mona
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1968–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Monaca: Baby Name Since 1968 - 87 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/monaca. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Monaca draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.