Monroe Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
75% Masculine / 25% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Scottish surname, meaning 'from the river Roe'.
Meaning of the Name Monroe
'Monroe' is derived from the Scottish surname, meaning 'from the river Roe'. It is a unisex name that gained popularity as a given name. The name has American origins and was popularized by President James Monroe. It carries connotations of strength, leadership, and a pioneering spirit.
Popularity of the Name Monroe
The popularity for the name Monroe peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 587 births, which ranked number 1,022 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Monroe had the most female births in 2021 with 587, which ranked number 523 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1921 with 375, which ranked number 289 out of 4,985 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Monroe has increased sharply over the last ten years from 346 births to 678 births, an increase of 95.95%. Among males, Monroe has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 79 births to 115 births, an increase of 45.57%. Among females, Monroe has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 267 births to 563 births, an increase of 110.86%.
Nationwide Popularity of Monroe
- 20 Year Trend of Monroe: 1476.74%
- 10 Year Trend of Monroe: 95.95%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Monroe: 45.57%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Monroe: 110.86%
Popularity of Monroe by State
For males, Monroe was most popular in Midwestern states with 31 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in IN, with 8 male births. Among females, Monroe was most popular in Midwestern states with 158 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 61 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Monroe. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 379 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 487 |
| AZ | 6 | 816 | 15 | 445 |
| CA | 6 | 2220 | 61 | 581 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 335 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 551 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 588 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 635 |
| IA | 6 | 519 | 12 | 256 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 270 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 515 |
| IN | 8 | 698 | 19 | 360 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 266 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 564 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 428 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 763 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 725 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 394 |
| MN | 5 | 826 | 15 | 363 |
| MO | 7 | 699 | 12 | 461 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 956 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 189 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 268 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 674 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 414 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 1033 |
| OH | 5 | 1277 | 20 | 522 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 357 |
| PA | 6 | 1099 | 21 | 509 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 776 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 596 |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | 48 | 677 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 161 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1063 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 483 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 401 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Monroe
- Total Births of Monroe: 725 (6.96%)
- Male Births of Monroe: 119 (3.83%)
- Female Births of Monroe: 607 (7.75%)
Given the upward trend of Monroe over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.96% increase in total births, for a total of 725 births in 2024. Male births for Monroe have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 119 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.83%. For Females, births for Monroe have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 607 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.75%.