Monroe

Monroe has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Monroe isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Monroe is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Monroe was, in the past month, the 2415th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Monroe is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Monroe was viewed 30 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Monroe's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Monroe is most adored in New Hampshire, Maine and Louisiana.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Utah, Wisconsin and South Carolina.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Monroe.

Most popular breeds named Monroe:

1. Beagle
2. Jack Russell Terrier
3. Maltese
4. Labrador Retriever
5. Chihuahua

• A pug named Monroe featured in the television show The Life and Times of Juniper Lee.

Monroe is found in these categories:

old-fashioned

Named after a president, it harks back to simpler, bygone times.

exotic

Named after glamorous Hollywood icon, Marilyn, it oozes sophistication and allure.