The nameMonique

Monique is the French form of Monica. It was a top 100 American name around 1980.

Meaning

Monique comes from Monica, a name of uncertain origin carried by the mother of Saint Augustine.

Origin

French.

History

In the United States Monique reached 93rd place in 1980. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 288th, in 1997.

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Popularity of the name Monique

Monique in the United States

2929thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
1980peak year (3,182 births)
79,112babies named Monique in the United States since 1880
01,5913,182 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Monique was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 24,038 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Monique. Its rise began around 1959, and it peaked in 1980. Half of all babies named Monique in the United States were born before 1982, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 46 births a year on average, against 70 in the five years before.

Monique in the United Kingdom

1997peak year (134 births)
1,044babies named Monique in the United Kingdom since 1997
067134 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Monique was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 533 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Monique. Half of all babies named Monique in the United Kingdom were born before 2002.

Monique in France

4346thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1946peak year (16,900 births)
400,060babies named Monique in France since 1900
08,45016,900 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

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Sibling names for Monique

Names from the same generation as Monique, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Monique mean?

Monique comes from Monica, a name of uncertain origin carried by the mother of Saint Augustine.

What is the origin of the name Monique?

French.

Is Monique a girl's or a boy's name?

Monique is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Monique?

In 2024, Monique was the 2929th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 56 births.

What are the variants of the name Monique?

Variants and related names of Monique include Mona and Monica.

What are good sibling names for Monique?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Justine, Rachelle, Meghan and Shawna for a sister, Chad, Michel, Brendan and Geoffrey for a brother.