Monrad is an uncommon given name of Norwegian origin, derived from the Old Norse elements 'Móðir' meaning 'mother' and 'radd' meaning 'counsel'. It was popularized in Denmark by Monrad (1811-1897), a Danish statesman and poet known for his contributions to the June Constitution of 1849. Today, it is sparsely used as a first name, but remains notable due to its historical figure.
The name Monrad had a notable year in 1923 with five births registered that year. However, overall, there were only five individuals born with this name during the entire annual tracking period.