Monica is a distinctive choice, ranked #1449 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Monica in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1449
US Rank #726
About the Name Monica
Monica has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 285 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #274 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Monica is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #726, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Monica
Unlikely. With around 22 UK babies named Monica per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Monica in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Monica has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 285 places in the last five years. Its peak was #274 in 1997. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Monica is more popular in the US (#726) than in the UK (#1449). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Monica include: Monica Dolan — Monica Margaret Dolan is an English actress.; Monica De La Cruz — Mónica de la Cruz is an American politician and insurance agent from the state of Texas.; Monica Seles — Monica Seles is a retired professional tennis player who represented Yugoslavia and the United States..
Monica ranks #726 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
22
UK babies named Monica (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 285 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Monica
Likely around 1 other Monica in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Monica
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Monica Margaret Dolan is an English actress. She won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing Rosemary West in Appropriate Adult and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for All About Eve in 2019.
Mónica de la Cruz is an American politician and insurance agent from the state of Texas. She has represented Texas's 15th congressional district in the U.S.