Total births
1,116
Girls' name · since 1950
Monalisa
Monalisa has 1,116 recorded births since 1950 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1965 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12327
- among girls today
- 1,116
- born since 1950
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Monalisa is the #12327 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,116 recorded since 1950.
Social Security Administration records show Monalisa recorded 1,116 times among girls since 1950, holding rank #12327 nationally today, ahead of 30% of girls, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 2024.
- #12327 among girls today
- 1,116 born since 1950
- 1960s peak decade
- 30% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Monalisa is currently the #12327 girls' name in America, more common than 30% of girls - 1,116 born since 1950, peaking in the 1960s.
- #12327
- among girls today
- 1,116
- born since 1950
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
Monalisa vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12327
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 30% of names given to girls today.
1960s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Monalisa was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
37 babies were named Monalisa in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
How Monalisa compares
1,116 Top 30% higher than 70% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Monalisa's all-time total is 192% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Monalisa | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,116 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 48 | 19,840 |
Monalisa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Monalisa splits its recorded history at 1987: 35% of all births land in the more recent half, 65% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1957 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1965 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Monalisa at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1965
Current rank
#12,327
Active since
1950
Monalisa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–2024
- Peak year (1965)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Monalisa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Monalisa's strongest decade.
241 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Monalisa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
140 births
- 1960s
1960s
241 births
- 1970s
1970s
214 births
- 1980s
1980s
171 births
- 1990s
1990s
129 births
- 2000s
2000s
106 births
- 2010s 87
2010s
87 births
- 2020s 28
2020s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 241 births (22% of all-time use).
How Monalisa compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Monalisa's total volume
Monalisa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Monalisa by state
Where Monalisa concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 114 | 10.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 12 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Hawaii | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Texas | | 8 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 7 | 0.6% |
California share of Monalisa's total US births 10.2%
Even split
114 of 1,116 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Monalisa? ▼
Since 1950, Social Security records show 1,116 babies named Monalisa. Today it holds rank #12327 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1965, with 37 births.
When was Monalisa most popular? ▼
Monalisa was most popular in the 1960s decade with 241 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
Where is Monalisa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Monalisa are California (114 births), New York (12 births), Hawaii (10 births).
How long has the name Monalisa been used? ▼
Monalisa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1950, spanning 75 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Monalisa? ▼
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 Monalisa's data
- Monalisa's decade-level peak was the 1960s (241 total births); usage has since declined to 28 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Monalisas (114 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Monalisa
Nearby Names Like Monalisa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Monalisa
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 Monalisa side by side: Monalisa vs Monica Monalisa vs Monique Monalisa vs Mona
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1950–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Monalisa: #12327 Girls' Name - 1,116 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/monalisa. 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 Monalisa 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 June 2026.