Monroe
2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ English / Gaelic / Scottish ◈ 2 syllables
"Bald, Red"

From English / Gaelic / Scottish

Monroe means mouth of the river Roe — from the Scottish Gaelic. But in culture, Monroe means Marilyn — the most iconic woman of the 20th century. President James Monroe authored the Monroe Doctrine. Bill Monroe invented bluegrass. Two syllables of platinum-blonde glamour, presidential foreign policy, and the birth of American roots music.

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Monroe at a glance
MeaningBald, Red
OriginEnglish / Gaelic / Scottish
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 8
US Rank (today)#1376
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Why parents love Monroe
  • Marilyn Monroe is the most iconic woman of the 20th century.
  • President Monroe authored America's most important foreign policy doctrine.
  • Bill Monroe invented bluegrass music.
  • Two syllables with a sophisticated, glamorous sound: mun-ROE.
  • It works for any gender.
The vibe of Monroe
Marilynplatinum-blondeMonroe Doctrinebluegrassglamourriver-mouthScottishpresidential
Origin & history of Monroe
Scottish Gaelic (mouth of the river Roe) surname Monroe given name
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English / Gaelic / Scottish roots
Monroe comes from a Scottish Gaelic meaning mouth of the river Roe. Marilyn Monroe (1926–1962) is the most iconic woman of the 20th century. President James Monroe (1758–1831) authored the Monroe Doctrine. Bill Monroe (1911–1996) invented bluegrass music. The name works for any gender.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Scottish surname; President Monroe (1758–1831); Marilyn Monroe (1926–1962).
3
Today
Monroe remains a beloved choice, ranking #1376 in the US. 23,536 babies have been named Monroe since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Monroe?
1921 peak year
Today, Monroe is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #1376), with only about 641 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1921, 375 babies were given the name (ranked #290 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Monroe's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 23,536 babies have been registered as Monroe since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
375 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #290)
641 Avg. per year
(last decade)
6,410 Total registrations
last 10 years
23,536 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,376) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Monroe
8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.

Monroe's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — iconic achievement. People named Monroe tend to be glamorous, policy-setting, and gifted at becoming unforgettable.

Becomes unforgettable
Glamorous icon
Presidential policy
Bluegrass invention
River-mouth depth
M4
O6
N5
R9
O6
E5
Sum: 35 → Life path 8
Personality of Monroe
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Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
👑
Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
🔑
Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
💎
Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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