Is Monique a boy's or girl's name?

Monique is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 377 recorded births.

When was Monique most popular?

Monique reached its peak popularity in 1980 with 3,163 births that year. It is currently ranked #2949 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Monique?

Monique is currently ranked #2949 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 78,735 babies since 1909.

Monique

An uncommon French pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysFrenchRising fast Also a pet name

#2949▲ 1381in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name from French equivalent to Monica.

Monique is a girl's and boy's baby name of French origin, the French form of Monica, possibly from the Latin or Berber traditions, with meanings proposed as 'advisor' or 'unique.' It was widely used in France and Francophone Africa before arriving in the United States.

Monique was most popular in the U.S. from the 1960s through the 1980s, beloved for its Francophone elegance and sophisticated sound. It projects worldliness and self-assurance in a wonderfully compact three syllables.

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Popularity Over Time

Monique was #462 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2949, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Monique
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	232	#3457	▼
2010s	983	#2157	▼
2000s	5,567	#606	▼
1990s	16,761	#194	▼
1980s	23,896	#124	▲
1970s	17,470	#162	▲
1960s	11,937	#276	▲
1950s	1,396	#969	▲
1940s	312	#1642	▲
1930s	121	#2764	▲
1920s	39	#4498	▲
1910s	16	#4885	▲
1900s	5	#2438	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Monique
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	56	#2949	+23 (69.7%)
2023	33	#4330	-17 (-34.0%)
2022	50	#3256	+6 (13.6%)
2021	44	#3534	-5 (-10.2%)
2020	49	#3215	-9 (-15.5%)
2019	58	#2879	-9 (-13.4%)
2018	67	#2603	+2 (3.1%)
2017	65	#2683	+4 (6.6%)
2016	61	#2818	-40 (-39.6%)
2015	101	#1978	0
2014	101	#1976	-8 (-7.3%)
2013	109	#1860	-7 (-6.0%)
2012	116	#1777	-16 (-12.1%)
2011	132	#1637	-41 (-23.7%)
2010	173	#1356	-57 (-24.8%)
2009	230	#1109	-67 (-22.6%)
2008	297	#923	-77 (-20.6%)
2007	374	#773	-68 (-15.4%)
2006	442	#656	-74 (-14.3%)
2005	516	#557	-127 (-19.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Monique as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Monique has also been given to 377 boys in the U.S. since 1963.

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Current rank

377

Total births

1989

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Frequently Asked

Can Monique be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Monique is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #2949. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Monique has two lives

Monique, the baby name

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Monique, the pet name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1909–2024) · Methodology