Holding steady.
Popularity of Monnie since 1884
Babies named Monnie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Monnie's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 31 | 0 |
| 1890s | 125 | 0 |
| 1900s | 178 | 0 |
| 1910s | 321 | 21 |
| 1920s | 379 | 20 |
| 1930s | 266 | 12 |
| 1940s | 219 | 69 |
| 1950s | 197 | 70 |
| 1960s | 89 | 48 |
| 1970s | 36 | 18 |
| 1980s | 10 | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Monnie is a turn-of-the-century diminutive that never achieved widespread popularity but held a niche appeal during the 1890s. The name first appeared in recorded data in 1884, reaching its peak in 1899, when it was most frequently chosen. After a stable presence through the early 1900s, its usage steadily declined and has remained off the popularity charts for decades. Despite its rarity, Monnie carries a vintage charm typical of its era, similar to other pet names of the time. Its trajectory suggests it is no longer in common use, but it may appeal to parents seeking an unusual, historically grounded choice with a soft, friendly sound. No top states were recorded for Monnie, indicating it was never regionally concentrated.
Monnie is a diminutive or pet form, likely derived from Monica or from names beginning with Mon-. The name Monica itself may be of North African or Phoenician origin, but Monnie has been used independently as a given name in English-speaking countries since the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mon
Sibling names for Monnie
Names that share Monnie's style, for a brother or sister.
