Monzerrat
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "saw mountain".
Name Census estimates that about 556 living Americans carry the first name Monzerrat. It is a predominantly female name (99.1% of registrations). The average person named Monzerrat today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Monzerrat births was 2008 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Monzerrat. 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
556
~ 1 in 616,465 Americans
Peak year
2008
43 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
1998 SSA rank
#10,763
Tracked since 1991
Gender
Gender distribution for Monzerrat
Out of the 564 babies given the name Monzerrat since 1880, 99.1% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Monzerrat as a male name
- Ranked #10,763 in 1998
- 5 male births in 1998
- Peak: 1998 (5 births)
Monzerrat as a female name
- Ranked #11,784 in 2024
- 8 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2008 (43 births)
Popularity
Monzerrat: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Monzerrat 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 298 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
Monzerrat 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 Monzerrat during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Monzerrats live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Monzerrat, while Illinois, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 91 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Monzerrat
Monzerrat is a given name with roots traced back to the Spanish language and culture. Its origins can be linked to the late 16th century, when the name emerged as a variant of the Marian name "Montserrat," which refers to a monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary located in the mountains near Barcelona, Spain.
The name "Montserrat" itself is derived from the Latin "Mons Serratus," meaning "jagged mountain." This connection to the monastery and the surrounding landscape played a significant role in the name's early popularity and symbolism. As the years passed, the variant spelling "Monzerrat" became more commonly used in certain regions of Spain and its territories.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Monzerrat can be found in the writings of the Spanish playwright and novelist Lope de Vega (1562-1635), who mentioned a character with this name in one of his works. Additionally, the name appeared in various ecclesiastical records and historical documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, further cementing its presence in Spanish culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Monzerrat. One such figure was Monzerrat Caballero (1870-1937), a Spanish feminist and educator who played a pivotal role in promoting women's rights and educational opportunities in Spain during the early 20th century.
Another prominent Monzerrat was Monzerrat Trueba (1783-1835), a Mexican-born soldier and politician who served as the interim President of Mexico for a brief period in 1835. His leadership during a turbulent time in Mexican history earned him recognition and a place in the country's political annals.
In the arts, Monzerrat Caballe (1933-2018) was a renowned Spanish operatic soprano whose exceptional vocal talents and performances on international stages earned her widespread acclaim and numerous honors, including the prestigious Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts.
The name Monzerrat also found its way into literary circles with Monzerrat Ordoñez (1924-2011), a celebrated Colombian writer and poet whose works explored themes of identity, societal issues, and the human experience. Her contributions to Colombian literature and poetry were celebrated both nationally and internationally.
Finally, Monzerrat Semere (born 1969) is a notable contemporary figure, known as an Eritrean-American model, actress, and activist. Her advocacy for various social and humanitarian causes, as well as her successful career in the entertainment industry, have made her a recognizable name and inspiration to many.
People
Monzerrat + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Monzerrat 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
Monzerrat: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Monzerrat?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 556 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Monzerrat 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 616,465 US residents.
Is Monzerrat a common name?
We classify Monzerrat as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 564 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Monzerrat most popular?
The single biggest year for Monzerrat was 2008, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Monzerrat is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Monzerrat a female name?
Yes, 99.1% of people registered as Monzerrat 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.