Monique
Meaning: Advisor, wise counsel
Origin: French/Latin
Gender: Unisex
Rank in France: #2264
Total births: 400,192
History: Possibly from the Latin monachus or a North African name. Saint Monica was the mother of Saint Augustine. Monique is a quintessentially French name that peaked in the 1940s-1950s and became internationally popular through its French associations.
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Every number here comes directly from France’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2020) | #4487 |
| Babies named Monique in 2020 | 4 |
| Total recorded in France | 400,164 |
| Peak year | 1946 (16,889 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #2 |
| Years in records | 1900–2020 (118 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 399 spots |
Frequently asked about Monique
What does the name Monique mean?
Monique means “Advisor, wise counsel” from French/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Monique?
Monique has French/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Advisor, wise counsel”.
How popular is Monique in France?
Monique ranked #4487 in France in 2020 — given to 4 babies that year.
When was Monique most popular?
Monique peaked in 1946 with 16,889 babies registered that year in France.
Is Monique a boy or girl name?
Monique is predominantly a girls' name in France — over 90% of Moniques in registered births are female.
Is the name Monique rising or falling in popularity?
Monique has fallen 399 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in France — from #4088 in 2015 to #4487 in 2020.
How long has Monique been recorded in France?
Monique appears in birth records in France across 118 years — from 1900 through 2020.