Monse
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "mountain".
Name Census estimates that about 177 living Americans carry the first name Monse. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Monse today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Monse births was 2020 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Monse. 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
177
~ 1 in 1,936,465 Americans
Peak year
2020
34 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,457
Tracked since 2000
Census
Monse in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 650 people with the first name Monse, which placed it at #17,115 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#17,115
National first-name rank
People counted
650
650 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
94.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Monse
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Monse is Hispanic at 94.0%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Black (1.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Monse described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Monse at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.0% · 611
- White2.0% · 13
- Black or African American1.8% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 5
- Two or more races0.8% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 4
Popularity
Monse: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Monse from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 115 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Monse 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 Monse during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Monses live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Monse, while North Carolina, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Monse
The name Monse is believed to have originated from the Spanish language, derived from the diminutive form of the name Ramona. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval era in Spain, where the name Ramona was a feminine form of the Germanic name Raymond, meaning "protection."
In the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Monse gained popularity in various regions of Spain, particularly in the southern regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. It was often used as a diminutive or nickname for women named Ramona, reflecting a sense of endearment and familiarity.
While there are no definitive historical records of the name Monse appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is worth noting that the name Ramona, from which Monse is derived, has been documented in various historical contexts throughout the centuries.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Monse can be found in Spanish birth records and parish registers from the 17th and 18th centuries. However, it is essential to acknowledge that record-keeping practices during those times were often inconsistent, and some instances of the name may have gone undocumented.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Monse, contributing to its cultural significance and recognition. One such figure was Monse de la Torre (1616-1688), a Spanish nun and writer known for her religious works and her advocacy for women's education.
Another notable bearer of the name was Monse García (1780-1846), a Mexican painter and educator who played a crucial role in the development of the Mexican art scene during the early 19th century.
In the literary realm, Monse Rivas (1890-1954) was a renowned Spanish novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of social commentary and feminist perspectives.
Moving forward in time, Monse Quintana (1915-1998) was a Mexican actress and singer who graced the stage and screen with her talents, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
More recently, Monse Hernandez (born 1986) is a Mexican-American fashion designer and entrepreneur, known for her eponymous fashion label that blends contemporary styles with traditional Mexican influences.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Monse throughout history, each contributing to its rich cultural tapestry and leaving a lasting impact in their respective fields.
People
Monse + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Monse 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
Monse: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Monse?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 177 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Monse 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 1,936,465 US residents.
Is Monse a common name?
We classify Monse as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 178 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Monse most popular?
The single biggest year for Monse was 2020, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Monse is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Monse in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 650 people with the name Monse, or 0.22 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #17,115 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Monse in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Monse?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Monse leans strongly female. 595 people counted with this name were female (92.5%), compared with 48 male bearers (7.5%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Monse?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Monse is Hispanic at 94.0%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Black (1.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Monse most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Monse in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (611 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Monse in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Monse a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Monse 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.
Is Monse still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Monse 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 Monse 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.
How many people are called Monse?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.