Total births
787
Boys' name · since 1912
Monico
787 babies named Monico in U.S. Social Security records since 1912, with the highest year being 1977. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #9957
- among boys today
- 787
- born since 1912
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Monico is the #9957 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 787 recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Monico recorded 787 times among boys since 1912, holding rank #9957 nationally today, ahead of 30% of boys, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2024.
- #9957 among boys today
- 787 born since 1912
- 1970s peak decade
- 30% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Monico is currently the #9957 boys' name in America, more common than 30% of boys - 787 born since 1912, peaking in the 1970s.
- #9957
- among boys today
- 787
- born since 1912
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
Monico vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9957
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 30% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Monico was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
16 babies were named Monico in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
How Monico compares
787 Top 35% higher than 65% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Monico's all-time total is 114% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Monico | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 787 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 23 | 22,252 |
Monico's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Monico splits its recorded history at 1969: 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 1926 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Monico at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1977
Current rank
#9,957
Active since
1912
Monico popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2024
- Peak year (1977)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Monico popularity over time - girls
17 total births recorded since 1965 (Monico as girls' name)
Monico by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Monico's strongest decade.
113 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Monico births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 41
1910s
41 births
- 1920s
1920s
83 births
- 1930s
1930s
46 births
- 1940s
1940s
62 births
- 1950s
1950s
80 births
- 1960s
1960s
68 births
- 1970s
1970s
113 births
- 1980s
1980s
87 births
- 1990s
1990s
89 births
- 2000s
2000s
65 births
- 2010s 29
2010s
29 births
- 2020s 24
2020s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 113 births (14% of all-time use).
How Monico compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Monico's total volume
Monico vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Monico by state
Where Monico concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 148 | 18.8% |
| #2 | California | | 16 | 2.0% |
Texas share of Monico's total US births 18.8%
Even split
148 of 787 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Monico? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 787 babies named Monico. Today it holds rank #9957 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 16 births.
When was Monico most popular? ▼
Monico was most popular in the 1970s decade with 113 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Monico most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Monico are Texas (148 births), California (16 births).
How long has the name Monico been used? ▼
Records for Monico go back to 1912, giving 113 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Monico? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Monte, Monroe, Monty, Montgomery, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Monico's data
- Monico's decade-level peak was the 1970s (113 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Monicos (148 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Monico
Nearby Names Like Monico
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Monico
Monte Boy
#1432 23,160 births
Monroe Boy
#1275 17,094 births
Monty Boy
#1812 15,350 births
Montgomery Boy
#1088 5,701 births
Montana Boy
#1656 4,040 births
Compare Monico side by side: Monico vs Monte Monico vs Monroe Monico vs Monty
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Monico
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, 1912–2024 (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. "Monico: #9957 Boys' Name - 787 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/monico. 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 Monico 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.