Moncia
A feminine name of unknown origin and no definitive meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 386 living Americans carry the first name Moncia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Moncia today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Moncia births was 1977 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Moncia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
386
~ 1 in 887,965 Americans
Peak year
1977
25 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1993 SSA rank
#11,367
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Moncia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Moncia from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 194 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Moncia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Moncia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Moncias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Moncia
The name Moncia has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which thrived in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is derived from the Etruscan word "monca," meaning "pure" or "unblemished." This suggests that the name was likely bestowed upon children as a symbolic wish for purity and innocence.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Moncia can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription dating back to the 5th century BC. The inscription, discovered in the ancient city of Cerveteri, was carved onto a sarcophagus and mentioned a woman named "Moncia Velcia."
During the Roman era, the name Moncia gained popularity among the upper classes of Roman society. It is believed that the name's association with purity and nobility appealed to the Roman elite, who often chose names with symbolic meanings for their children.
In the 2nd century AD, a notable figure named Moncia Tertia is mentioned in the writings of the Roman historian Cassius Dio. She was a wealthy Roman matron who played a significant role in the political intrigues of her time.
Fast-forwarding to the Middle Ages, the name Moncia resurfaced in various regions of Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain. One notable bearer of the name was Moncia de Baux (1215-1279), a French noblewoman and the Countess of Provence.
In the 15th century, a Spanish noblewoman named Moncia de Mendoza (1420-1489) gained prominence as a patron of the arts and a supporter of the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella. She played a crucial role in the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition.
Another historical figure worthy of mention is Moncia Lazzari (1588-1653), an Italian painter and engraver who achieved recognition for her religious artworks during the Baroque period.
While the name Moncia has fallen out of common usage in modern times, it remains a fascinating reminder of the ancient Etruscan civilization and its enduring linguistic legacy. The name's associations with purity, nobility, and artistic patronage have left an indelible mark on various cultures throughout history.
People
Moncia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Moncia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Moncia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Moncia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 386 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Moncia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 887,965 US residents.
Is Moncia a common name?
We classify Moncia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 424 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Moncia most popular?
The single biggest year for Moncia was 1977, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Moncia is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Moncia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Moncia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.