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Monserrath

mon-seh-RAHTH · Derived from the Catalan place name Montserrat, referring to a mountain near Barcelona, meaning 'jagged mountain.'

2025 rank (girls)
#3,975
Babies named in 2025
36
Peak popularity
2005
2025 frequency
1 in 44,646 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 1993

Rising since 1993, #3,975 for girls today.

Popularity of Monserrath since 1990

Babies named Monserrath per year in U.S. Social Security records.

2653791990200020102020Most births 2005Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s53
2000s597
2010s446
2020s200

Meaning & origin

Monserrath is a Spanish variant of Montserrat, a name rooted in Catalan geography and Catholic devotion. First recorded in the United States in 1990, the name saw its peak popularity in 2005, the same year it reached its highest rank. Since 1993, the name has been on a rising trajectory, with the most births occurring in California and Texas. The name's meaning ties directly to the jagged mountain of Montserrat near Barcelona, and its use reflects the growing influence of Spanish-language naming traditions in the United States. While still relatively uncommon, with a 2025 incidence of 1 in 44,646, Monserrath represents a distinctive choice that carries religious and cultural significance.

Monserrath is a variant spelling of Montserrat, a Catalan name derived from the monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat. The name is associated with the Virgin of Montserrat, a revered Black Madonna statue. The mountain's name comes from Latin 'mons serratus' meaning 'jagged mountain.' In Spanish-speaking cultures, the name has been used as a given name, particularly in honor of the religious devotion.

Where Monserrath is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Monse, Serra, Moni

Variants: Montserrat, Monserrat

Sibling names for Monserrath

Names that share Monserrath's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Monserrath mean?
Monserrath is a variant of Montserrat, derived from a Catalan mountain name meaning 'jagged mountain,' and is associated with the Virgin of Montserrat.
How popular is the name Monserrath currently?
As of 2025, Monserrath ranked 3,975 in the United States, with about 1 in every 44,646 baby girls given the name that year.
Is Monserrath a boy or girl name?
Monserrath is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.