How Many People Are Named Monroe?

23,536

people in the United States are named Monroe

1 in 14,233 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1682

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0070%

Of US population

Peak Year

2021

776 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Scottish, English
Pronunciation: mən-RO (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a Scottish surname meaning "from the mouth of the Roe". The Roe is a river in Ireland. Two famous bearers of the surname were American president James Monroe (1758-1831) and American actress Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962).

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
28.1%
Male
72.0%

This name is Gender Neutral

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 60.2 years old

Young (<30) 8,858
37.6%
Adult (30–60) 1,487
6.3%
Senior (>60) 13,191
56%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 1,715
New York 1,023
California 982
Mississippi 912
North Carolina 811
Alabama 773
Georgia 744
Pennsylvania 735
South Carolina 669
Ohio 638

💡 Fun Facts About "Monroe"

  • 682 babies were named Monroe in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2021
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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