Monroe
Gender: Mostly Girl
Meaning: Mouth of the river Roe
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Popularity: Ranked #467 in 2025 with 658 babies born.
History: Monroe derives from the Scottish Gaelic 'Monadh Roe,' referring to the mouth of the River Roe in Northern Ireland. It became a distinguished American surname, most notably associated with President James Monroe, the fifth U.S. President and author of the Monroe Doctrine. As a given name it carries both presidential and Hollywood glamour through Marilyn Monroe.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Monroe? About 1 in 4,084 babies born in 2025 were named Monroe, or roughly 2.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Monroe
What does the name Monroe mean?
Monroe means “Mouth of the river Roe” from Scottish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Monroe?
Monroe has Scottish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Mouth of the river Roe”.
How popular is Monroe?
Monroe ranked #467 in 2025 — given to 658 babies that year.
When was Monroe most popular?
Monroe peaked in 2025 with 658 babies registered that year.
Is Monroe a boy or girl name?
Monroe is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 70% of Monroes are boys and 30% are girls.
Is the name Monroe rising or falling in popularity?
Monroe has risen 76 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #543 in 2020 to #467 in 2025.
How long has Monroe been recorded?
Monroe appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.