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Monroe is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From a Scottish surname meaning ‘from the mouth of the Roe’. The Roe is a river in Northern Ireland." It ranked #467 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from a Scottish surname meaning ‘from the mouth of the Roe’. The Roe is a river in Northern Ireland. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Monroe ranked #467 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #467 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Monroe mean?
Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe", according to Behind the Name.
Is Monroe a popular name?
Monroe ranked #467 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Monroe a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Monroe appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine & feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Monroe — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
