Total births
509
Girls' name · since 1964
Monic
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 509 babies named Monic, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 509
- total births
- 1964–2012
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Monic is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 509 have been recorded since 1964.
Social Security Administration records show Monic recorded 509 times among girls since 1964, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2012.
- 509 total births
- 1964–2012 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
509 girls have been named Monic since 1964, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2012.
- 509
- total births
- 1964–2012
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Monic was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
28 babies were named Monic in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Monic's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Monic's full recorded timeline at 1984, 42% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 58% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1998, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1983 peak of 28 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Monic at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Monic popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2012
- Peak year (1983)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Monic by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Monic's strongest decade.
208 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Monic births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 38
1960s
38 births
- 1970s
1970s
153 births
- 1980s
1980s
208 births
- 1990s 83
1990s
83 births
- 2000s 20
2000s
20 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 208 births (41% of all-time use).
How Monic 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 Monic's total volume
Monic vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Monic by state
Where Monic concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 80 | 15.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 2.0% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 6 | 1.2% |
California share of Monic's total US births 15.7%
Even split
80 of 509 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Monic? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 509 babies named Monic. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1983, with 28 births.
When was Monic most popular? ▼
Monic was most popular in the 1980s decade with 208 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Monic most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Monic are California (80 births), Texas (10 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Monic been used? ▼
Monic has been recorded in Social Security data since 1964, spanning 49 years of data through 2012.
What names are similar to Monic? ▼
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 Monic's data
- Monic's decade-level peak was the 1980s (208 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Monics (80 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 Monic
Nearby Names Like Monic
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Monic
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Mona Girl
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Monika Girl
#8040 9,810 births
Montana Girl
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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, 1964–2012 (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. "Monic: Baby Name Since 1964 - 509 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/monic. 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 Monic 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.