Holding steady.
Popularity of Monserrate since 1953
Babies named Monserrate per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Monserrate's real moment was 2003.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 28 | 6 |
| 1960s | 57 | 18 |
| 1970s | 10 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 28 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Monserrate is a Spanish variant of Montserrat, a name tied to the iconic mountain monastery near Barcelona. In the United States, it first appeared on birth certificates in 1953, but its most notable period of use came in the early 2000s, peaking in 2003. Despite this peak, the name has never entered the top 1,000 rankings, and its trajectory has remained stable since the 2000s. The name is deeply rooted in Catholic tradition, honoring the Virgin of Montserrat, and remains regionally popular in areas with strong Latin American heritage. While it does not rank nationally, its consistent use over decades reflects a steady, niche appeal among families seeking a distinctive name with religious and cultural resonance.
Monserrate is a Spanish variant of Montserrat, a name derived from the Catalan 'Montserrat' meaning 'jagged mountain' or 'serrated mountain.' It refers to the iconic mountain range and Benedictine monastery near Barcelona, which has been a pilgrimage site since the Middle Ages. The name traditionally honors the Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia, and has been used as a given name in Spanish-speaking countries, especially in Colombia where the Monserrate Hill in Bogotá is a notable landmark.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Monse, Serra, Terra
Variants: Montserrat, Montserrate, Monserrat
Sibling names for Monserrate
Names that share Monserrate's style, for a brother or sister.
