How Many People Are Named Monika?

Complete statistics for the name Monika: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Monika
Very Rare
German

Monika is a rare German name that means 'victory of the people'. Only 1 in 35,218 Americans share this unique moniker, making it very uncommon. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 but has since been declining.

~9,370
Living in US
1 in 35,218
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Victory of the people
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

152,747
Worldwide Bearers
#278
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
17,614
🇸🇪 Sweden
12,487
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
12,184
🇺🇬 Uganda
7,662
🇷🇴 Romania
6,804
🇨🇦 Canada
6,484
🇱🇹 Lithuania
5,487
🇸🇮 Slovenia
4,600
🇮🇹 Italy
4,565
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
4,468

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
9,370 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
2,346
Would be under 30 (24%)
6,326
Would be 30–60 (65%)
1,118
Would be over 60 (11%)

All 9,790 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
60
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Monika Through the Generations

Monika has seen a steady presence in the United States, with 9,790 total births recorded throughout history. As of today, approximately 9,370 people named Monika live in the country. The name's popularity peaked in 1990 with 257 births, marking a high point in its usage. Currently, Monika is most commonly found among adults aged 30 to 60, with 6,326 individuals in this age group, indicating a trend towards a more mature audience. its decline, Monika remains a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,469
Illinois 879
New York 832
Texas 762
Michigan 337
New Jersey 331
Ohio 326
Florida 312
Pennsylvania 234
Washington 128

⭐ Famous People Named Monika

Monika is a female name in German, Scandinavian, Czech, Slovak, Polish, Slovenian, Macedonian, Croatian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Hungarian (Mónika) and Japanese which can also be seen in India. It is a variation of Monica, stemming from the word "advisor" in Latin and "unique" in Greek.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Monika

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Monika's German roots

📄 About the Name Monika

How Many People Have the Name Monika?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,370 people in the United States currently share the name Monika. That works out to roughly 1 in every 35,218 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Monika a Common or Rare Name?

Monika 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 Monika Mean?

Monika means "victory of the people" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Monika in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Monika Most Popular?

The name Monika reached peak popularity in 1990, with 257 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Monika?

Approximately 9,370 people named Monika live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,790. That works out to roughly 1 in 35,218 Americans.

Is Monika a rare name?

Monika is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 35,218 Americans has this name.

What does the name Monika mean?

Monika means "victory of the people" and comes from German origins.

Is Monika more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Monika are male and 100% are female.

When was Monika most popular?

Monika peaked in 1990 with 257 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US9,370
All-Time Births9,790
1 in X1 in 35,218
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1990
World Rank#278
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.