girls' name · peaked 1997

Monet

Every Monet since 1952 — 4,552 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#3,752
among girls
Babies in 2025
40
named Monet
Peak year
1997
175 babies
All-time total
4,552
since 1952

The story of Monet

Monet is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,752 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1952, 4,552 American babies have been named Monet. Its peak came in 1997, when 175 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Monet stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Monet 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 40 #3,752
2024 46 #3,439
2023 48 #3,365
2022 39 #3,874
2021 39 #3,853
2020 30 #4,516
2019 36 #4,052
2018 39 #3,828
2017 36 #4,126
2016 45 #3,504
2015 40 #3,826
2014 36 #4,162
2013 37 #4,062
2012 40 #3,894
2011 56 #3,038
2010 55 #3,070
2009 60 #2,920
2008 82 #2,374
2007 72 #2,592
2006 107 #1,903
2005 111 #1,776
2004 104 #1,831
2003 117 #1,649
2002 171 #1,196
2001 172 #1,192
2000 166 #1,201
1995 141 #1,222
1990 126 #1,298
1985 70 #1,673
1980 61 #1,796
1975 31 #2,547
1970 19 #3,393
1965 13 #3,675
1960 13 #3,632
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Famous people named Monet

  1. Monet Mazur Actor · b. 1976

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Monet in 2025?

Monet ranked #3,752 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Monet?

4,552 babies have been named Monet in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Monet most popular?

Monet peaked in 1997, when 175 newborns received the name.

Is Monet a boy or girl name?

Monet is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Monet rising or falling?

Monet is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Monet?

Well-known people named Monet include Monet Mazur (actor).

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