Mona
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Every Mona since 1880 — 45,818 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mona
Mona is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,806 in 2025 with 61 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 45,818 American babies have been named Mona. Its peak came in 1957, when 1,231 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mona stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mona year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | #2,806 | — | — |
| 2024 | 86 | #2,214 | — | — |
| 2023 | 91 | #2,118 | — | — |
| 2022 | 88 | #2,167 | — | — |
| 2021 | 97 | #2,003 | — | — |
| 2020 | 99 | #1,944 | — | — |
| 2019 | 106 | #1,897 | — | — |
| 2018 | 109 | #1,862 | — | — |
| 2017 | 116 | #1,797 | — | — |
| 2016 | 119 | #1,752 | — | — |
| 2015 | 107 | #1,903 | — | — |
| 2014 | 97 | #2,030 | — | — |
| 2013 | 115 | #1,789 | — | — |
| 2012 | 74 | #2,491 | — | — |
| 2011 | 94 | #2,064 | — | — |
| 2010 | 89 | #2,197 | — | — |
| 2009 | 73 | #2,563 | — | — |
| 2008 | 92 | #2,182 | — | — |
| 2007 | 89 | #2,226 | — | — |
| 2006 | 92 | #2,122 | — | — |
| 2005 | 104 | #1,871 | — | — |
| 2004 | 82 | #2,190 | — | — |
| 2003 | 88 | #2,040 | — | — |
| 2002 | 97 | #1,850 | — | — |
| 2001 | 97 | #1,830 | — | — |
| 2000 | 126 | #1,467 | — | — |
| 1995 | 112 | #1,447 | — | — |
| 1990 | 127 | #1,288 | — | — |
| 1985 | 154 | #993 | — | — |
| 1980 | 157 | #951 | — | — |
| 1975 | 269 | #599 | — | — |
| 1970 | 633 | #377 | — | — |
| 1965 | 874 | #305 | — | — |
| 1960 | 1,081 | #276 | — | — |
| 1955 | 1,093 | #249 | — | — |
| 1950 | 1,088 | #230 | — | — |
| 1945 | 366 | #364 | — | — |
| 1940 | 470 | #292 | — | — |
| 1935 | 670 | #243 | 5 | #3,999 |
| 1930 | 540 | #276 | — | — |
| 1925 | 322 | #379 | — | — |
| 1920 | 262 | #411 | — | — |
| 1915 | 265 | #370 | — | — |
| 1910 | 101 | #394 | — | — |
| 1905 | 80 | #379 | — | — |
| 1900 | 69 | #400 | — | — |
| 1895 | 53 | #388 | — | — |
| 1890 | 33 | #458 | — | — |
| 1885 | 17 | #533 | — | — |
| 1880 | 14 | #463 | — | — |
Famous people named Mona
- Mona Sahlin Politician · b. 1957
- Mona Hatoum Sculptor · b. 1952
- Mona Simpson Writer · b. 1957
- Mona Freeman Actor · 1926–2014
- Mona Eltahawy Writer · b. 1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mona mean?
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How popular is the name Mona in 2025?
Mona ranked #2,806 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mona?
45,818 babies have been named Mona in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mona most popular?
Mona peaked in 1957, when 1,231 newborns received the name.
Is Mona a boy or girl name?
Mona is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mona rising or falling?
Mona is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mona?
Well-known people named Mona include Mona Sahlin (politician), Mona Hatoum (sculptor), Mona Simpson (writer).