Monson is a surname of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Mundason', which means 'son of Munda'. It was brought to Britain by Norwegian settlers during the Viking Age and has since become more commonly associated with English-speaking countries.
The name Monson saw a rise in popularity from 2009 to 2013 with a peak of 9 births each in 2009 and 2013. There was a dip in usage in 2010 and 2011, with only 6 births recorded each year. After a high of 8 births in 2012, there was another drop to 8 births in 2018. Overall, there have been 46 births named Monson since 2009.