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Monroe Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Monroe

"Monroe is a unisex given name, a transferred use of the surname"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2021 👥 23,536 in US
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Meaning
Monroe is a unisex given name, a transferred use of the surname
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
23,536
Life Path
Number 8

📖 What Does Monroe Mean?

Monroe is a unisex given name, a transferred use of the surname.

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Monroe is a unisex given name, a transferred use of the surname.…

Root Element
Monroe
Core Meaning
"Monroe is a unisex given name, a transferred use of the surname"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Monroe

M 4
O 6
N 5
R 9
O 6
E 5
SUM 8
8
Life Path
Power & Ambition
8
Soul Urge
Power & Ambition
9
Personality
Compassion & Idealism

Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male72%
♀ Female28%

Based on 23,536 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 23,536
Peak year 2021 (776)
First recorded 1880
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Monroe" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Monroe is a unisex given name, a transferred use of the surname".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~23,536 people named Monroe in the US. Peaked in 2021 with 776 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Monroe?

The Life Path number for Monroe is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 8. Personality: 9.

Is Monroe a boy or girl name?

Monroe is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 72% male and 28% female.

How many people are named Monroe in the US?

Approximately 23,536 people in the United States are named Monroe. The name peaked in 2021 with 776 recorded uses.

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