17,368births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1882Peak · United States
#1197England & Wales 2025
Monroe is a boy name family recorded 17,368 times in 3 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#1197 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1882, at 34.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Monroe
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | English | 17,094 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1260 | 1882 | ▲ 23 % |
| Monroe | English | 224 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1197 | 2025 | ▲ 96 % |
| Monroe | English | 50 | 🇫🇷 France | #5184 | 2025 | ▲ 27 % |
Questions about Monroe
How popular is the name Monroe?
In 2025 it ranked #1197 in England & Wales. Official registers record 17,368 births across 3 countries.
When was Monroe most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1882, at 34.3 births per 100,000.
Is Monroe a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Monroe is a boy name.