Total births
123
Unisex name · since 1953
Monserrate
Since 1953, U.S. Social Security records show 123 babies named Monserrate, peaking in 1959. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 123
- total births
- 1953–2004
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Monserrate sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 123 recorded since 1953.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Monserrate has been recorded 123 times among girls since 1953, 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 1953 to 2004.
- 123 total births
- 1953–2004 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
123 girls have been named Monserrate since 1953, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2004.
- 123
- total births
- 1953–2004
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Monserrate was born in this single decade.
1959
Single peak year
9 babies were named Monserrate in 1959 - its busiest year on record.
Monserrate's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Monserrate's SSA record in two at 1966 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 1953, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1959 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Monserrate at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1959
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Monserrate popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–2004
- Peak year (1959)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Monserrate popularity over time - boys
34 total births recorded since 1958 (Monserrate as boys' name)
Monserrate by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Monserrate's strongest decade.
57 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Monserrate births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
28 births
- 1960s
1960s
57 births
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 57 births (46% of all-time use).
Monserrate by state
Where Monserrate concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 55 | 44.7% |
New York share of Monserrate's total US births 44.7%
55 of 123 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Monserrate? ▼
Since 1953, Social Security records show 123 babies named Monserrate. The most recent recorded year was 2004. Its busiest year on record was 1959, with 9 births.
When was Monserrate most popular? ▼
Monserrate was most popular in the 1960s decade with 57 total births. The single peak year was 1959.
Where is Monserrate most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Monserrate are New York (55 births).
Is Monserrate a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Monserrate is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 123 births, and as a boy's name it has 34 births.
How long has the name Monserrate been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Monserrate since 1953 -- 52 years through the most recent 2004 data.
What names are similar to Monserrate? ▼
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 Monserrate's data
- Monserrate's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (57 total births) through the 2000s (28) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Monserrates (55 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Monserrate
Nearby Names Like Monserrate
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Monserrate
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 Monserrate side by side: Monserrate vs Monica Monserrate vs Monique Monserrate 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, 1953–2004 (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. "Monserrate: Baby Name Since 1953 - 123 Births, Peak 1959." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/monserrate. 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 Monserrate 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.