Monigue
A feminine variation of the name Monica, from Latin "monere" meaning "to advise, warn".
Name Census estimates that about 427 living Americans carry the first name Monigue. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Monigue today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Monigue births was 1970 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Monigue. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
427
~ 1 in 802,703 Americans
Peak year
1970
28 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1991 SSA rank
#11,082
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Monigue: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Monigue from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 184 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Monigue by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Monigue during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Monigues live
Origin
Meaning and history of Monigue
The name Monigue is believed to have its roots in the French language, originating from the Latin word "monicus," which means "advisor" or "counselor." This name gained popularity during the Middle Ages in regions of modern-day France.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Monigue can be traced back to a 12th-century manuscript that details the life of a French noblewoman named Monigue de Montfort. She was known for her wisdom and her role as an advisor to the local nobility.
In the 13th century, a prominent scholar and theologian named Monigue de Courtenay made significant contributions to the field of philosophy. His writings and teachings influenced many intellectuals of that era.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned French artist named Monique Boucher (1510-1570) gained recognition for her exceptional skills in portraiture. Her works adorned the walls of noble households throughout Europe.
In the 17th century, a French explorer and navigator named Monigue Delisle (1635-1708) made significant contributions to the field of cartography. He was responsible for creating some of the most accurate maps of the time, which aided in the exploration and settlement of new lands.
Another notable figure with the name Monigue was a French mathematician and astronomer, Monigue Lepaute (1723-1788). She was instrumental in calculating the predicted return of Halley's Comet and was recognized for her groundbreaking work in celestial mechanics.
While the name Monigue has its origins in French culture, it has since been adapted and used in various regions around the world, often with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.
People
Monigue + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Monigue as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Monigue: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Monigue?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 427 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Monigue going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 802,703 US residents.
Is Monigue a common name?
We classify Monigue as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 474 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Monigue most popular?
The single biggest year for Monigue was 1970, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Monigue is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Monigue in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Monigue a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Monigue in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Monigue still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Monigue in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Monigue can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Monigue?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.