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

Monserrat is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 26 recorded births.

When was Monserrat most popular?

Monserrat reached its peak popularity in 2014 with 498 births that year. It is currently ranked #1300 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Monserrat?

Monserrat is currently ranked #1300 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 7,920 babies since 1980.

Monserrat

An uncommon Spanish pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysSpanishRising Also a pet name

#1300▲ 18in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a female given name transferred from the place name

Monserrat is a girl's and boy's baby name of Spanish and Catalan origin, from the mountain monastery of Montserrat in Catalonia, Spain, meaning 'jagged mountain' — from Catalan mont (mountain) and serrat (jagged, saw-toothed), referring to the mountain's distinctive serrated profile.

Montserrat is home to the Black Madonna of Montserrat — one of the most venerated Marian shrines in Spain and the patron of Catalonia. Naming a daughter Monserrat expresses deep Marian devotion rooted in the Catalan landscape. The alternate spelling Monserrat (one R) is common in Latin American communities.

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Popularity Over Time

Monserrat was #703 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1300, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Monserrat
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	799	#1394	▼
2010s	2,799	#980	▼
2000s	3,674	#738	▲
1990s	573	#2398	▲
1980s	75	#6298	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Monserrat
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	177	#1300	+5 (2.9%)
2023	172	#1318	+35 (25.5%)
2022	137	#1558	-8 (-5.5%)
2021	145	#1480	-23 (-13.7%)
2020	168	#1314	-51 (-23.3%)
2019	219	#1114	-4 (-1.8%)
2018	223	#1106	-36 (-13.9%)
2017	259	#1003	-51 (-16.5%)
2016	310	#899	-57 (-15.5%)
2015	367	#773	-131 (-26.3%)
2014	498	#592	+292 (141.7%)
2013	206	#1169	-35 (-14.5%)
2012	241	#1047	-2 (-0.8%)
2011	243	#1029	+10 (4.3%)
2010	233	#1069	-121 (-34.2%)
2009	354	#803	-98 (-21.7%)
2008	452	#675	+79 (21.2%)
2007	373	#776	-31 (-7.7%)
2006	404	#707	-37 (-8.4%)
2005	441	#635	+59 (15.4%)

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

Monserrat as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Monserrat has also been given to 26 boys in the U.S. since 1992.

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Total births

2000

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Frequently Asked

Can Monserrat be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Monserrat is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1300. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Monserrat, the baby name

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Monserrat, the pet name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1980–2024) · Methodology