Declining since 1994.
Popularity of Lamonica since 1959
Babies named Lamonica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 175 |
| 1970s | 642 |
| 1980s | 336 |
| 1990s | 341 |
| 2000s | 137 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lamonica is a name that came into use during the mid-20th century, first appearing on U.S. birth records in 1959. It reached its highest popularity in 1971, though it never entered the top 1,000 nationally. Since 1994, usage has steadily declined. The name's structure mirrors other 'La-' prefixed coinages popular in African American naming traditions of that era. Today, Lamonica is very rare, with no data suggesting any upcoming revival.
Lamonica first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1959. It likely originated as a distinctive feminine given name formed by the fashionable prefix 'La-' added to the established name Monica. The name had its peak usage in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Moni, Nica
Variants: La Monica, LaMonica
Sibling names for Lamonica
Names that share Lamonica's style, for a brother or sister.
