Monique
Meaning: Contemporary name
Origin: Modern American
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #179
Total births: 2,542
History: Monique peaked in the 1990s in Australia. The French name brings elegance to Australian naming. Monique represents Australian parents who chose continental sophistication — a Parisian name for Australian daughters.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2005) | #93 |
| Babies named Monique in 2005 | 84 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,542 |
| Peak year | 1995 (191 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #39 |
| Years in records | 1975–2005 (22 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 40 spots |
Frequently asked about Monique
What does the name Monique mean?
Monique means “Contemporary name” from Modern American roots.
What is the origin of the name Monique?
Monique has Modern American origin. The traditional meaning is “Contemporary name”.
How popular is Monique in Australia?
Monique ranked #93 in Australia in 2005 — given to 84 babies that year.
When was Monique most popular?
Monique peaked in 1995 with 191 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Monique a boy or girl name?
Monique is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Moniques in registered births are female.
Is the name Monique rising or falling in popularity?
Monique has fallen 40 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #53 in 2000 to #93 in 2005.
How long has Monique been recorded in Australia?
Monique appears in birth records in Australia across 22 years — from 1975 through 2005.