At a glance
- In short
- Monetta is a timeless and sophisticated Latin name for baby girls, associated with grace and charm. Pronounced muh-NET-uh (/məˈnɛtə/).
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1981 (#9,110)
- Babies in 1981
- 6 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #2,572 in 1940
- First recorded
- 1916
Meaning of Monetta
Originating from Latin, the name Monetta is a feminine name with a rich history. A variation of this name is Monette. While the popularity of the name has fluctuated over the years, it remains an intriguing choice for parents looking for a unique and elegant name for their baby girl. The name Monetta holds associations with grace and charm, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a timeless and sophisticated name for their daughter.
How to pronounce Monetta
English
- Pronounced muh-NET-uh /məˈnɛtə/
Popularity of Monetta in the U.S.
Monetta was last recorded in the U.S. in 1981, ranked #9,110 with 6 babies. It peaked at #2,572 in 1940. It first appears in the records in 1916.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1916–1981 34 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 6 | 9,110 | back (not recorded in 1980) |
| 1979 | 5 | 10,210 | back (not recorded in 1974–1978) |
| 1973 | 8 | 6,080 | back (not recorded in 1966–1972) |
| 1965 | 8 | 4,831 | ▲ 177 |
| 1964 | 8 | 5,008 | back (not recorded in 1963) |
| 1962 | 13 | 3,592 | ▲ 2,259 |
| 1961 | 6 | 5,851 | back (not recorded in 1960) |
| 1959 | 6 | 5,566 | ▼ 1,641 |
| 1958 | 10 | 3,925 | back (not recorded in 1957) |
| 1956 | 5 | 5,952 | ▼ 1,576 |
| 1955 | 8 | 4,376 | ▲ 772 |
| 1954 | 6 | 5,148 | back (not recorded in 1952–1953) |
| 1951 | 5 | 5,414 | ▼ 113 |
| 1950 | 5 | 5,301 | back (not recorded in 1949) |
| 1948 | 7 | 4,205 | back (not recorded in 1947) |
| 1946 | 8 | 3,665 | back (not recorded in 1945) |
| 1944 | 5 | 4,574 | back (not recorded in 1943) |
| 1942 | 6 | 4,124 | ▼ 872 |
| 1941 | 8 | 3,252 | ▼ 680 |
| 1940 | 11 | 2,572 | ▲ 857 |
| 1939 | 7 | 3,429 | back (not recorded in 1938) |
| 1937 | 7 | 3,434 | ▲ 267 |
| 1936 | 6 | 3,701 | back (not recorded in 1934–1935) |
| 1933 | 5 | 4,218 | ▼ 317 |
| 1932 | 6 | 3,901 | back (not recorded in 1928–1931) |
| 1927 | 5 | 4,805 | ▲ 46 |
| 1926 | 5 | 4,851 | back (not recorded in 1925) |
| 1924 | 6 | 4,434 | ▼ 463 |
| 1923 | 7 | 3,971 | ▲ 1,038 |
| 1922 | 5 | 5,009 | back (not recorded in 1921) |
| 1920 | 5 | 4,975 | back (not recorded in 1919) |
| 1918 | 8 | 3,512 | ▲ 201 |
| 1917 | 7 | 3,713 | ▲ 704 |
| 1916 | 5 | 4,417 | new |