Monic
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Latin "monicus" meaning "advisor".
Name Census estimates that about 472 living Americans carry the first name Monic. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Monic today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Monic births was 1983 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Monic. 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
472
~ 1 in 726,174 Americans
Peak year
1983
28 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2012 SSA rank
#14,550
Tracked since 1964
Popularity
Monic: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Monic from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 208 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Monic 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 Monic during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Monics live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Monic, while Illinois, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 32 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Monic
The name Monic has its origins rooted in ancient Greece, with traces of its usage dating back to the 5th century BCE. Derived from the Greek word "monikos," which translates to "single" or "solitary," this name carried a profound meaning in the context of Greek philosophy and spirituality.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Monic can be found in the writings of Plato, the renowned ancient Greek philosopher. In his dialogues, Plato discussed the concept of the "monad," which represented the fundamental unit or the indivisible essence of all things. The name Monic was likely associated with this philosophical notion, symbolizing unity and singularity.
Throughout the centuries, the name Monic has been used by various individuals, leaving their mark in various fields. One notable figure was Monic of Nantes (c. 470 - c. 550), a Frankish ecclesiastic who served as the Bishop of Nantes in the 6th century. His legacy as a religious leader and scholar contributed to the spread of Christianity in the region.
In the realm of literature, Monic of Petra (c. 490 - c. 570) was a Byzantine poet and hymnographer renowned for her religious compositions. Her works, which celebrated the divine and explored spiritual themes, were widely admired and have been preserved throughout the ages.
Another significant figure bearing the name Monic was Monic of Constantinople (c. 1050 - c. 1122), a renowned Byzantine scholar and theologian. She was revered for her extensive knowledge of Greek philosophy and her contributions to the intellectual discourse of her time.
Monic of Aries (c. 1120 - c. 1190) was a Provençal troubadour and poet who played a pivotal role in the development of medieval courtly love poetry. Her lyrical works, which often explored themes of love and chivalry, have been widely studied and celebrated by scholars and literary enthusiasts alike.
While the name Monic may not be as widely used in modern times, its rich historical roots and the legacies of those who bore it serve as a testament to its enduring significance. From ancient Greek philosophy to religious and literary figures, the name Monic has left an indelible mark across various cultures and eras.
People
Monic + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Monic 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
Monic: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Monic?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 472 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Monic 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 726,174 US residents.
Is Monic a common name?
We classify Monic as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 509 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Monic most popular?
The single biggest year for Monic was 1983, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Monic is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Monic a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Monic 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.