boys' name · peaked 1974

Monico

Every Monico since 1912 — 804 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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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Monico
Peak year
1974
20 babies
All-time total
804
since 1912

The story of Monico

Monico is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1912, 804 American babies have been named Monico. Its peak came in 1974, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

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

Monico 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
2024 7 #10,569
2023 6 #11,795
2022
2021 6 #11,696
2020 5 #13,420
2019
2018
2017 11 #7,389
2016
2015 6 #11,647
2014
2013
2012 6 #11,792
2011 6 #11,804
2010
2009
2008 12 #7,060
2007 7 #10,527
2006 7 #10,300
2005 9 #8,094
2004 9 #7,973
2003 6 #10,449
2002 6 #10,244
2001
2000 9 #7,217
1995 10 #5,773
1990 12 #4,584
1985 9 #4,570
1980 9 #4,384
1975 9 #3,836
1970 10 #3,203
1965 6 #6,287
1960 12 #2,499
1955 7 #3,403
1950 11 #2,395
1945 6 #3,211
1940 5 #3,791
1935
1930
1925 8 #3,318
1920 8 #3,399
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Monico in 2025?

Monico did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Monico?

804 babies have been named Monico in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Monico most popular?

Monico peaked in 1974, when 20 newborns received the name.

Is Monico a boy or girl name?

Monico is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Monico rising or falling?

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

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