Total births
47
Girls' name · since 1914
Moneta
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 47 babies named Moneta, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 47
- total births
- 1914–1972
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Moneta sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 47 recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Moneta recorded 47 times among girls since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1972.
- 47 total births
- 1914–1972 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
47 girls have been named Moneta since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1972.
- 47
- total births
- 1914–1972
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Moneta was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
9 babies were named Moneta in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Moneta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Moneta's SSA record in two at 1927 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1956, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1927 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Moneta at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Moneta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1972
- Peak year (1927)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Moneta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Moneta's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Moneta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
14 births
- 1920s
1920s
23 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 23 births (49% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Moneta? ▼
47 babies have been named Moneta since 1914. It was last recorded in 1972. The peak year was 1927 with 9 births.
When was Moneta most popular? ▼
Moneta was most popular in the 1920s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
How long has the name Moneta been used? ▼
Records for Moneta go back to 1914, giving 59 years of history through 1972.
What names are similar to Moneta? ▼
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 Moneta's data
- Moneta's decade-level peak was the 1920s (23 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- 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 Moneta
Nearby Names Like Moneta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Moneta
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 Moneta side by side: Moneta vs Monica Moneta vs Monique Moneta 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, 1914–1972 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Moneta: Baby Name Since 1914 - 47 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/moneta. 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 Moneta 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.