Monica
Meaning: Advisor, solitary, unique
Origin: Latin/Greek
Gender: Girl
Rank in France: #907
Total births: 2,595
History: From the Latin meaning advisor. Monica peaked in France in the 1970s-1980s. Monica Bellucci, the Italian-French actress, is a Parisian icon of beauty and elegance. Saint Monica was the mother of Saint Augustine. Beauty meets devotion.
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| Current rank (2021) | #1106 |
| Babies named Monica in 2021 | 28 |
| Total recorded in France | 2,566 |
| Peak year | 2005 (75 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #342 |
| Years in records | 1907–2021 (92 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 10 spots |
Frequently asked about Monica
What does the name Monica mean?
Monica means “Advisor, solitary, unique” from Latin/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Monica?
Monica has Latin/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Advisor, solitary, unique”.
How popular is Monica in France?
Monica ranked #1106 in France in 2021 — given to 28 babies that year.
When was Monica most popular?
Monica peaked in 2005 with 75 babies registered that year in France.
Is Monica a boy or girl name?
Monica is predominantly a girls' name in France — over 90% of Monicas in registered births are female.
Is the name Monica rising or falling in popularity?
Monica has risen 10 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in France — from #1116 in 2016 to #1106 in 2021.
How long has Monica been recorded in France?
Monica appears in birth records in France across 92 years — from 1907 through 2021.