Monique
Monique is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Advisor, counselor, or unique.
Origin and history
Monique is a French feminine name derived from the Latin Monica, which is likely of ancient Greek or Phoenician origin. Popularity in the United States peaked during the late 20th century, though it remains a recognizable classic. Today it is an established name with widespread cross-cultural appeal.
Popularity in the United States
78,783 babies in the United States have been named Monique since 1880. It ranks #443 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1822.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.7 %)
- NY (11 %)
- TX (6.3 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
- LA (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 16 |
| 1920-1930 | 39 |
| 1930-1940 | 121 |
| 1940-1950 | 312 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,396 |
| 1960-1970 | 11,937 |
| 1970-1980 | 17,468 |
| 1980-1990 | 23,897 |
| 1990-2000 | 16,761 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,569 |
| 2010-2019 | 983 |
| 2020-2029 | 279 |
Famous people named Monique
- Monique Coleman: Actress, Singer
- Monique Lhuillier: Fashion Designer
Nicknames
Mo, Niki
Fun facts
- Monique emerged as the French vernacular equivalent of the late Latin name Monica.
- The name experienced its highest ranking in the U.S. during the 1970s and 1980s.