Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Monroe
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1921
Peak births
375
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19212025
Quick answers about Monroe
How many people are named Monroe?
An estimated 6,242 living Americans are named Monroe.
How rare is Monroe?
Monroe is uncommon among babies today, with 157 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 58.1% from its 1921 peak.
How old is the typical Monroe?
The median age of a living American named Monroe is approximately 51 years, with most bearers falling between 12 and 74 years old.
Is Monroe still popular?
Yes — Monroe is currently rising in popularity, with 157 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
58.1%
2025
157
All-time
17,094