Total births
505
Girls' name · since 1914
Monita
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 505 babies named Monita, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 505
- total births
- 1914–1992
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Monita is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 505 have been recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Monita recorded 505 times among girls since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1992.
- 505 total births
- 1914–1992 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
505 girls have been named Monita since 1914, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1992.
- 505
- total births
- 1914–1992
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Monita was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
19 babies were named Monita in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Monita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Monita splits its recorded history at 1962: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1914 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Monita at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Monita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1992
- Peak year (1961)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Monita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Monita's strongest decade.
123 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Monita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 27
1910s
27 births
- 1920s 31
1920s
31 births
- 1930s 27
1930s
27 births
- 1940s
1940s
56 births
- 1950s
1950s
54 births
- 1960s
1960s
123 births
- 1970s
1970s
97 births
- 1980s
1980s
73 births
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 123 births (24% of all-time use).
How Monita 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 Monita's total volume
Monita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Monita by state
Where Monita concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Monita's total US births 1.0%
Even split
5 of 505 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Monita? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 505 babies named Monita. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1961, with 19 births.
When was Monita most popular? ▼
Monita was most popular in the 1960s decade with 123 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Monita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Monita are California (5 births), Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Monita been used? ▼
Records for Monita go back to 1914, giving 79 years of history through 1992.
What names are similar to Monita? ▼
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 Monita's data
- Monita's decade-level peak was the 1960s (123 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Monitas (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 Monita
Nearby Names Like Monita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Monita
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 Monita side by side: Monita vs Monica Monita vs Monique Monita vs Mona
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1914–1992 (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. "Monita: Baby Name Since 1914 - 505 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/monita. 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 Monita 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.