Declining since 2015, #1,443 for girls today.
Popularity of Monserrat since 1980
Babies named Monserrat per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 573 |
| 2000s | 3,675 |
| 2010s | 2,799 |
| 2020s | 948 |
Meaning & origin
Monserrat first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1980, and its usage grew steadily, reaching a peak in 2014. Since 2015, its popularity has been falling, and in 2025 it ranked 1,443 with about 1 in 10,787 girls receiving the name. The name is most common in Nevada, Texas, and California. Its Catalan origin ties it to the iconic mountain and monastery near Barcelona, and it carries strong religious associations through the Virgin of Montserrat. The name's distinctive sound and spelling have contributed to its use among Hispanic families in the United States.
Monserrat is a Catalan name derived from the mountain Montserrat near Barcelona, Spain. The name comes from Latin "mons serratus," meaning "jagged mountain." It is most famously associated with the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, a major pilgrimage site. As a given name, it gained popularity in Spanish-speaking and Catholic communities, often used in devotion to the Virgin of Montserrat (La Moreneta).
Where Monserrat is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Montse, Monse, Serra
Variants: Montserrat
Sibling names for Monserrat
Names that share Monserrat's style, for a brother or sister.
