Holding steady.
Popularity of Monico since 1912
Babies named Monico per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1977, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Monico's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 83 |
| 1930s | 46 |
| 1940s | 62 |
| 1950s | 80 |
| 1960s | 68 |
| 1970s | 113 |
| 1980s | 87 |
| 1990s | 89 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Monico is a name that has never broken into the American mainstream. First recorded in 1912, it did not appear in the top 1000 for that year or any subsequent year, reflecting its rarity. Its trajectory is stable, meaning its usage has neither surged nor declined dramatically. The name likely has Spanish or Late Latin origins, possibly related to the word for 'monk'. Given its scarcity, it may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name with historical roots. The name has been used in every decade since the 1910s at very low levels, and no single state has shown a particular concentration of Monicos.
Monico is likely a Spanish variant of the Late Latin name Monicus, which in turn derives from the Greek monachos meaning 'monk' or 'solitary'. The name appears sporadically in Spanish-speaking countries, though it remains very rare. It has never achieved widespread popularity, with its earliest recorded U.S. use in 1912 and no notable peaks since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Moni, Nico, Mono
Variants: Mónico, Moniko
Sibling names for Monico
Names that share Monico's style, for a brother or sister.
