How Many People Are Named Mona?
Complete statistics for the name Mona: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mona, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 11,254 Americans today, making it quite unique. With 29,322 people named Mona living in the US, it's a name that's been around for decades, peaking in popularity back in 1957.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 72All 45,739 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1957Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mona Through the Generations
Mona has seen a steady presence throughout the generations, with its peak year being 1957 when 1,232 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Mona are over 60 years old, with 34,290 individuals in this age group, indicating a strong generational skew towards older Americans. The name's current trend shows a slow rise, suggesting it's becoming more popular among younger parents as a classic, old-school choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mona's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mona
How Many People Have the Name Mona?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 806 people in the United States currently share the name Mona. That works out to roughly 1 in every 411,227 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mona a Common or Rare Name?
Mona is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Mona Mean?
Mona means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mona in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Mona Most Popular?
The name Mona reached peak popularity in 1957, with 1,232 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Mona?
Approximately 806 people named Mona live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 806. That works out to roughly 1 in 411,227 Americans.
Is Mona a rare name?
Mona is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 411,227 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mona mean?
Mona means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mona more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mona are male and 100% are female.
When was Mona most popular?
Mona peaked in 1957 with 1,232 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.