Girls name · California
Monica in California
Monica was the 554th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 59 babies named Monica that year. Since 1912, California families have named 46,076 babies Monica.
Popularity over time
Monica in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 | 269th |
| 1939 | 14 | 373rd |
| 1954 | 189 | 153rd |
| 1968 | 792 | 38th |
| 1982 | 1,227 | 26th |
| 1996 | 990 | 41st |
| 2011 | 187 | 228th |
| 2025 | 59 | 554th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 269th in 1912 to 554th in 2025.
The most babies named Monica in California in a single year was 1,353, in 1992. Its best showing was 17th among girls names in 1977.
Across the country, Monica reached its best rank of 6th in New Mexico (1971). See Monica in every state →
How popular is Monica in California?
Monica was the 554th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 59 babies named Monica that year. Since 1912, California families have named 46,076 babies Monica.
How many babies are named Monica in California?
In 2025, 59 babies were named Monica in California. The most babies named Monica in California in a single year was 1,353, in 1992.
What is the rank of Monica in California?
Monica ranked 554th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 17th among girls names in 1977.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.