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).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 60.2 years old
📈 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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