Monroe is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #12708 in 2000 with 7 recorded births. This places Monroe in the bottom 28% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 658 births ranking #467. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 30.0%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 259,425 girls born was named Monroe. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Monroe is a sleek surname-style name with Scottish roots. It feels modern, bold, and comfortably unisex.
The name moved into first-name use through the wider trend for polished surnames as given names. Its glamorous associations have also helped it feel especially stylish for girls.