Total births
1,335
Girls' name · since 1910
Monette
Since 1910, U.S. Social Security records show 1,335 babies named Monette, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,335
- total births
- 1910–2022
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Monette sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,335 recorded since 1910.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Monette has been recorded 1,335 times among girls since 1910, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1910 to 2022.
- 1,335 total births
- 1910–2022 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,335 girls have been named Monette since 1910, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2022.
- 1,335
- total births
- 1910–2022
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Monette was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
40 babies were named Monette in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Monette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Monette splits its recorded history at 1956: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1910 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1962 peak of 40 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Monette at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1910
Monette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1910–2022
- Peak year (1962)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Monette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Monette's strongest decade.
356 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Monette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 56
1910s
56 births
- 1920s 103
1920s
103 births
- 1930s 106
1930s
106 births
- 1940s 133
1940s
133 births
- 1950s
1950s
183 births
- 1960s
1960s
356 births
- 1970s
1970s
210 births
- 1980s 122
1980s
122 births
- 1990s 42
1990s
42 births
- 2000s 14
2000s
14 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 356 births (27% of all-time use).
How Monette 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 Monette's total volume
Monette vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Monette by state
Where Monette concentrates geographically, total births since 1910
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 86 | 6.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 54 | 4.0% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 20 | 1.5% |
| #4 | New York | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Monette's total US births 6.4%
Even split
86 of 1,335 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Monette? ▼
Since 1910, Social Security records show 1,335 babies named Monette. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1962, with 40 births.
When was Monette most popular? ▼
Monette was most popular in the 1960s decade with 356 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Monette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Monette are California (86 births), Texas (54 births), Louisiana (20 births).
How long has the name Monette been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Monette since 1910 -- 113 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Monette? ▼
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 Monette's data
- Monette's decade-level peak was the 1960s (356 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Monettes (86 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 Monette
Nearby Names Like Monette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Monette
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 Monette side by side: Monette vs Monica Monette vs Monique Monette vs Mona
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1910–2022 (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. "Monette: Baby Name Since 1910 - 1,335 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/monette. 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 Monette 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.