Monroe
Monroe is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Mouth of the Roe river.
Origin and history
Monroe is a surname-derived given name of Scottish origin, originally referring to the mouth of the river Roe in Ireland. Historically used for boys in the United States, it retains a classic, presidential image due to U.S. President James Monroe. In recent years, it has seen steady usage for both boys and girls.
Popularity in the United States
17,094 babies in the United States have been named Monroe since 1880. It ranks #900 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1148.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.2 %)
- MS (8.4 %)
- NY (7.8 %)
- AL (6.7 %)
- NC (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 614 |
| 1890-1900 | 565 |
| 1900-1910 | 720 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,450 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,194 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,163 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,862 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,278 |
| 1960-1970 | 753 |
| 1970-1980 | 534 |
| 1980-1990 | 388 |
| 1990-2000 | 335 |
| 2000-2010 | 341 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,025 |
| 2020-2029 | 872 |
Famous people named Monroe
- Monroe Jackson Rathbone V: Actor, Musician
Fun facts
- Monroe gained early popularity in the United States in honor of James Monroe, the fifth U.S. President.
- The name comes from the Gaelic words 'bun' (mouth) and 'Roe' (a river in County Londonderry).