What does the name Monroe mean?

The name Monroe means "From the mouth of the river".

What is the origin of the name Monroe?

Monroe is a name of Scottish origin.

In 2023, 529 babies were named Monroe in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Monroe is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 529 ↗

All-Time Total: 6,603

Peak Year: 2021

Monroe is of Scottish origin, meaning "from the mouth of the Roe River."

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Boy names closely related to Monroe

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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