Monique Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Monique means 'dedicated to a spiritual or monastic life'
Meaning of the Name Monique
Monique is a French name derived from the Latin word 'monachus' meaning 'monk'. It was originally used as a feminine form of the name Monica. Monique has religious connotations and represents a woman dedicated to a spiritual or monastic life. This name gained popularity in the French-speaking world and became well-known internationally.
Popularity of the Name Monique
The popularity for the name Monique peaked in popularity in the year 1980 with 3,162 births, which ranked number 188 out of 17,729 unique names for that year. Monique had the most female births in 1980 with 3,162, which ranked number 93 out of 12,163 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1989 with 33, which ranked number 2,106 out of 9,229 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Monique has declined sharply over the last ten years from 116 births to 49 births, a decline of -57.76%. Among females, Monique has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 116 births to 49 births, a decline of -57.76%.
Nationwide Popularity of Monique
- 20 Year Trend of Monique: -93.09%
- 10 Year Trend of Monique: -57.76%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Monique: -57.76%
Popularity of Monique by State
Among females, Monique was most popular in Western states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 10 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Monique. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 2045 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2419 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Monique
- Total Births of Monique: 45 (-8.26%)
- Female Births of Monique: 45 (-8.26%)
Given the downward trend of Monique over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.26% decrease in total births, for a total of 45 births in 2024. For Females, births for Monique have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 45 female births in 2024, a decrease of -8.26%.