Monzerrat
Primarily a girl's name of Spanish origin with 559 recorded births. Also given to 5 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Monzerrat sits in the on the rise zone of American naming: first recorded in 1991, peaking in 2008, with 559 total births across its history.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Monzerrat ranks #11784 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Monzerrat is a girl's and boy's baby name of Spanish origin, a variant of Montserrat — from the Catalan mountain and monastery near Barcelona, meaning 'jagged mountain' (from Latin mons serratus).
Our Lady of Montserrat is one of the most venerated Marian shrines in Spain and Latin America. Montserrat the singer (Montserrat Caballé) brought the name further international recognition. Monzerrat's spelling is a common Latin American adaptation. With over 550 recorded U.S. births, it has genuine presence.
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Monzerrat appeared in SSA records in 1991, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. Its Spanish roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
Monzerrat’s 559 recorded births provide enough of a footprint to establish it as a real, chosen name in American culture — not a typo or a one-off, but a deliberate selection by hundreds of families.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Monzerrat was #3603 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #11784, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 23 | #12225 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 159 | #8049 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 298 | #4862 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 79 | #9573 | — |
The Story of Monzerrat
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Monzerrat is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Monzerrat are most likely born between 1998 and 2018.
How rare is Monzerrat?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Monzerrat — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 2000s with 298 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Monzerrat by the numbers
- Would fill 12 school buses
- Meeting one Monzerrat per day would take 1.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(31 years, 1991–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #11784 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11844 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13046 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8461 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12146 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8156 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5926 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7179 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5579 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8906 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8977 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6080 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9079 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5491 |
| 2008 | 43 | #3763 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4536 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7056 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3786 |
| 2004 | 41 | #3603 |
| 2003 | 31 | #4283 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Monzerrat as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Monzerrat has also been given to 5 boys in the U.S. since 1998.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–2024