Monae
Every Monae since 1961 — 2,291 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Monae
Monae is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,049 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 2,291 American babies have been named Monae. Its peak came in 1998, when 113 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Monae stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Monae year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,049 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,735 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,812 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,128 |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,196 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,136 |
| 2019 | 47 | #3,369 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,423 |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,607 |
| 2016 | 53 | #3,129 |
| 2015 | 53 | #3,167 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,082 |
| 2013 | 52 | #3,157 |
| 2012 | 40 | #3,893 |
| 2011 | 45 | #3,538 |
| 2010 | 52 | #3,190 |
| 2009 | 41 | #3,848 |
| 2008 | 37 | #4,248 |
| 2007 | 46 | #3,582 |
| 2006 | 50 | #3,296 |
| 2005 | 45 | #3,395 |
| 2004 | 72 | #2,386 |
| 2003 | 83 | #2,119 |
| 2002 | 69 | #2,344 |
| 2001 | 62 | #2,507 |
| 2000 | 86 | #1,962 |
| 1995 | 56 | #2,361 |
| 1990 | 56 | #2,279 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,920 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,190 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,683 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,171 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Monae in 2025?
Monae ranked #6,049 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Monae?
2,291 babies have been named Monae in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Monae most popular?
Monae peaked in 1998, when 113 newborns received the name.
Is Monae a boy or girl name?
Monae is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Monae rising or falling?
Monae is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.