Holding steady.
Popularity of Monigue since 1960
Babies named Monigue per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1970, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Monigue's real moment was 1980.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 118 |
| 1970s | 165 |
| 1980s | 184 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Monigue is a rare spelling variant of Monique that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1960 but has never achieved widespread use. Its highest recorded usage occurred in 1980, though even that peak year saw very few births. The name has remained extremely uncommon, with no consistent presence in national statistics. The similar name Monique reached moderate popularity in the 1970s and 1980s, peaking in the top 200 in 1976. The variant spelling Monigue never followed that trajectory, staying far below the ranks. Its stable trajectory over the decades reflects its status as a niche choice rather than a trend-driven name. No U.S. states have recorded enough births of Monigue to be listed in top-state data, indicating its usage is scattered and rare nationwide.
Monigue is a modern English respelling of Monique, which is the French feminine form of Monica. Monica is of uncertain origin but has been traditionally connected to the Latin verb 'monere' (to advise). The name was popularized in the Christian world by Saint Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine. The spelling Monigue appears as a creative variation that became more common in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Moni, Nique
Sibling names for Monigue
Names that share Monigue's style, for a brother or sister.
