Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Monroe.
National Rank (2025)
#467
All-Time Peak Rank
#467 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
7,266
Unisex Distribution70.2% Boy / 29.8% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Monroe Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Monroe
According to SSA data, Monroe achieved its highest historical rank of #467 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 658 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 66.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 30 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Monroe scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+66.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record658Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
30Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:8
1930s:6
1940s:0
1950s:6
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:0
1990s:36
2000s:262
2010s:3,474
2020s:3,474
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMon-roe
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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