Monserrath
A feminine Spanish name derived from the Virgin of Montserrat's religious site.
Name Census estimates that about 1,245 living Americans carry the first name Monserrath. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Monserrath today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Monserrath births was 2005 (79 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Monserrath. 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
- • Monserrath is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 16 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 275,305 Americans
Peak year
2005
79 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,306
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Monserrath: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Monserrath from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 597 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Monserrath 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 Monserrath during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Monserraths live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Monserrath, while North Carolina, Georgia, Colorado recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 105 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Monserrath
The given name Monserrath is derived from the Spanish name Montserrat, which has its origins in the Catalan language spoken in the Catalonia region of Spain. The name is believed to have originated around the late 9th or early 10th century. Montserrat refers to a rugged mountain range near Barcelona, with the name meaning "serrated mountain" or "jagged mountain".
The Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, located high up in the Montserrat mountain range, has played a significant role in the popularity and spread of the name. This monastery, founded in the late 10th century, is home to a revered Black Madonna statue known as the Virgin of Montserrat, which has been a site of pilgrimage for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Monserrath dates back to the 13th century, when it was mentioned in historical documents from the Kingdom of Aragon, which included parts of present-day Spain and southern France. Over the centuries, the name has appeared in various spellings, such as Montserrat, Monserrate, and Monserrath.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Monserrath. One example is Monserrath Caballe (1933-2018), a renowned Spanish operatic soprano who was widely acclaimed for her performances in operas by composers like Verdi, Puccini, and Strauss.
Another notable figure is Monserrath Torbio (1900-1991), a Mexican painter and sculptor who was part of the Mexican Muralism movement and known for her artwork depicting indigenous Mexican culture and traditions.
In the realm of literature, Monserrath Fenollosa (1873-1938) was a Spanish-American writer and translator who played a significant role in introducing Japanese literature and art to the Western world through her collaborations with poets like Ezra Pound.
The name Monserrath has also been associated with religious figures, such as Monserrath García Benedetti (1904-1995), a Spanish Catholic nun and missionary who served in various parts of South America and was known for her work with indigenous communities.
Lastly, Monserrath Romero (1927-2015) was a Salvadoran politician and human rights activist who served as a member of the Central American Parliament and was vocal in her advocacy for democracy and social justice in El Salvador.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Monserrath throughout history, showcasing its cultural significance and diverse range of applications across various fields and regions.
People
Monserrath + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Monserrath: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Monserrath?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,245 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Monserrath 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 275,305 US residents.
Is Monserrath a common name?
We classify Monserrath as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,260 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Monserrath most popular?
The single biggest year for Monserrath was 2005, when 79 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Monserrath is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Monserrath a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Monserrath 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.