Monserrat
Monserrat is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Jagged mountain.
Origin and history
Monserrat is a variant spelling of Montserrat, derived from the Catalan name for a jagged mountain near Barcelona that houses a famous shrine of the Virgin Mary. It has been used steadily in the United States, especially within Hispanic communities. The name carries a strong geographical and cultural connection to Spain.
Popularity in the United States
8,070 babies in the United States have been named Monserrat since 1880. It ranks #1860 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1242.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.5 %)
- TX (24.6 %)
- IL (7.7 %)
- AZ (4 %)
- FL (3.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 75 |
| 1990-2000 | 573 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,675 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,799 |
| 2020-2029 | 948 |
Nicknames
Monse, Monche
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Latin 'mons serratus', describing the distinctive saw-toothed appearance of the Montserrat mountain range.
- In the United States, the single-'t' spelling Monserrat is a common alternative to the traditional Catalan spelling Montserrat.