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Mon

mahn /mɑn/

At a glance

In short
Mon is a distinctive and unique masculine name with origins in various cultures. It has variations in pronunciation between American and British English.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1989 (#7,905)
Babies in 1989
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#4,347 in 1924
First recorded
1924

Meaning of Mon

The name Mon is a masculine name that has its origins in various cultures. It can be found in both American English and British English, with slight variations in pronunciation. In American English, it is pronounced as "mahn" (/mɑn/), while in British English it is pronounced as "muhn" (/mʌn/). The name also has a variation, Mona.

Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that the name Mon had some occurrences in recent years. In 1989, there were 5 babies named Mon, and it ranked 7906th in terms of popularity. The popularity of the name fluctuated over the years with varying numbers of occurrences.

Overall, the name Mon carries a unique and distinct sound, making it an interesting choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their baby boy.

How to pronounce Mon

American English

British English

Popularity of Mon in the U.S.

Mon was last recorded in the U.S. in 1989, ranked #7,905 with 5 babies. It peaked at #4,347 in 1924. It first appears in the records in 1924.

Bar and line chart: Mon in the U.S., 1924–1989. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 5 in 1924 and 5 in 1989. Line: rank among boy names, peak #4,347 in 1924, #7,905 in 1989.
  • Boys named Mon (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1924–1989. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1924⁠–⁠1989 2 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
198957,905back
192454,347new

Notable people named Mon

  • Mon Laferte is a Chilean and Mexican singer-songwriter known for her powerful vocals, theatrical performances, and versatile musical style.
  • Mon Rivera, born Efrain Rivera Castillo, was a Puerto Rican bandleader known for salsa, plena and Latin jazz.
  • Mon Schjelderup was a Norwegian composer and pianist.