Total births
142
Girls' name · since 1971
Monik
142 babies named Monik in U.S. Social Security records since 1971, with the highest year being 1980. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 142
- total births
- 1971–2008
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Monik sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 142 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Monik recorded 142 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, 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 1971 to 2008.
- 142 total births
- 1971–2008 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
142 girls have been named Monik since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2008.
- 142
- total births
- 1971–2008
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Monik was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
12 babies were named Monik in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Monik's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Monik's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Monik at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Monik popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2008
- Peak year (1980)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Monik by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Monik's strongest decade.
45 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Monik births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
45 births
- 1980s
1980s
44 births
- 1990s
1990s
25 births
- 2000s
2000s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 45 births (32% of all-time use).
Monik by state
Where Monik concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 3.5% |
California share of Monik's total US births 3.5%
5 of 142 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Monik? ▼
142 babies have been named Monik since 1971. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1980 with 12 births.
When was Monik most popular? ▼
Monik was most popular in the 1970s decade with 45 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Monik most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Monik are California (5 births).
How long has the name Monik been used? ▼
Monik has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 38 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Monik? ▼
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 Monik's data
- Monik's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (45 total births) through the 2000s (28) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Moniks (5 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 Monik
Nearby Names Like Monik
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Monik
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Monika Girl
#8040 9,810 births
Montana Girl
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Compare Monik side by side: Monik vs Monica Monik vs Monique Monik vs Mona
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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, 1971–2008 (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. "Monik: Baby Name Since 1971 - 142 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/monik. 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 Monik 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.