Total births
20
Boys' name · since 1918
Munson
Munson has 20 recorded births since 1918 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1918 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 20
- total births
- 1918–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Munson is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 20 have been recorded since 1918.
Social Security Administration records show Munson recorded 20 times among boys since 1918, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 1931.
- 20 total births
- 1918–1931 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
20 boys have been named Munson since 1918, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1931.
- 20
- total births
- 1918–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Munson was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
5 babies were named Munson in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Munson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Munson's SSA record in two at 1926 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1918, with only 5 births recorded.
Munson at a glance
Last recorded 1931Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Munson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–1931
- Peak year (1918)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Munson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Munson's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Munson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
10 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 10 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Munson? ▼
Munson has been given to 20 babies in the U.S. since 1918, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1931. 5 babies were born in 1918, its single highest year.
When was Munson most popular? ▼
Munson was most popular in the 1920s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
How long has the name Munson been used? ▼
Records for Munson go back to 1918, giving 14 years of history through 1931.
What names are similar to Munson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Munir, Muneeb, Muneer, Munasar, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Munson's data
- Munson's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1930s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Munson
Nearby Names Like Munson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Munson
Munir Boy
#2889 845 births
Muneeb Boy
299 births
Muneer Boy
#6592 281 births
Munasar Boy
#5415 148 births
Mung Boy
#9646 138 births
Compare Munson side by side: Munson vs Munir Munson vs Muneeb Munson vs Muneer
Related Names
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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, 1918–1931 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Munson: Baby Name Since 1918 - 20 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/munson. 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 Munson 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.