Monet
Monet is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
To advise or warn, derived from the French surname or diminutive of Simon/Edmond.
Origin and history
Monet is a feminine name derived from a French surname, closely tied to the celebrated Impressionist painter Claude Monet. In the United States, it gained usage as a given name in the late 20th century, celebrated for its artistic and sophisticated flair. It remains a distinctive, moderately rare choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,546 babies in the United States have been named Monet since 1880. It ranks #2596 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1859.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.1 %)
- NY (16.5 %)
- MD (6.6 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
- TX (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 25 |
| 1960-1970 | 138 |
| 1970-1980 | 301 |
| 1980-1990 | 775 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,483 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,162 |
| 2010-2019 | 420 |
| 2020-2029 | 242 |
Famous people named Monet
- Monet Mazur: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- The name is strongly associated with Claude Monet, one of the founders of French Impressionist painting.
- Historically, Monet originated in France as a diminutive form of names like Simon or Edmond.