Monrad
French surname meaning "high mountain" or "highest mountain."
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Monrad. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Monrad today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Monrad births was 1923 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Monrad. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Monrad. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1923
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1923 SSA rank
#4,679
Tracked since 1923
Popularity
Monrad: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Monrad 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 Monrad during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Monrad
The name Monrad is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German words "munt" meaning "protection" and "rad" meaning "counsel" or "advice." It is believed to have emerged as a name during the medieval period, likely in the regions that are now parts of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
The earliest recorded use of Monrad as a first name can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and records from the Holy Roman Empire. It is possible that the name may have been associated with individuals who held advisory or counseling roles within religious or secular institutions of the time.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Monrad was a German cleric and scholar named Monrad von Salzburg, who lived in the late 12th century. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of the time and is known for his contributions to the fields of theology and philosophy.
In the 13th century, a nobleman named Monrad von Hohenzollern was a notable figure in the region of Brandenburg. He was a member of the influential Hohenzollern family and played a role in the political and military affairs of the era.
During the Renaissance period, Monrad Geldenhauer was a German humanist and scholar who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his work in promoting classical literature and education, and his writings had a significant influence on the intellectual culture of the time.
In the 17th century, Monrad Teufelsmüller was a German artist and engraver who gained recognition for his intricate and detailed copper engravings. His works were highly sought after by collectors and patrons of the arts during the Baroque period.
Another notable figure with the name Monrad was Monrad Dietrich Herrmann, a German theologian and philosopher who lived in the 18th century. He was a prominent figure in the Enlightenment movement and contributed to the development of modern philosophical thought through his writings and teachings.
People
Monrad + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Monrad 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
Monrad: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Monrad?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Monrad 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 - US residents.
Is Monrad a common name?
We classify Monrad as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Monrad most popular?
The single biggest year for Monrad was 1923, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Monrad is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Monrad in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Monrad a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Monrad in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Monrad still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Monrad in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Monrad can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Monrad?
See how many people share the name Monrad on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.