Holding steady.
Popularity of Money since 1915
Babies named Money per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 6 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 27 | 5 |
| 2000s | 30 | 15 |
| 2010s | 11 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Money is an unconventional modern word name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992. Its peak year of use was 2004, when it reached its highest recorded count, though specific figures place it outside the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable since then, likely reflecting its niche appeal as a statement name. While it has not appeared among the statistically derived sibling names or top states, its rarity puts it in a category of uncommon word coinages. As a unisex name, Money reflects broader naming trends in the 2000s toward aspirational vocabulary, similar to Cash or Lux. Given its modern origin, it has no historical or cultural roots beyond the English language. The name's 1-in-N ratio remains undefined due to extremely low usage, but its distinctiveness is clear.
The name Money is directly taken from the English word 'money,' which comes from Old French 'moneie' via Latin 'moneta' (a mint or coinage). Its use as a personal name is a modern, invented practice, first recorded in the United States in 1992. It likely emerged within the trend of using word-names and surname-inspired first names for their distinctive sound or symbolic value.
Sibling names for Money
Names that share Money's style, for a brother or sister.
