Montana

An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysLatinRising fast Also a pet name
#1058 251in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A placename. A town and province in northwestern Bulgaria. A former municipality of Valais canton, Switzerland. A locality in northern Tasmania, Australia. A place in the United States. A state in the Mountain West region of the United States, formerly a territory. Capital: Helena. Largest city: Billings. A place in the United States, named after Montana Territory: A town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. An unincorporated community in Johnson County, Arkansas. An unincorporated community in Labette County, Kansas. An unincorporated community in Warren County, New Jersey. An unincorporated community in Marion County, West Virginia. A barangay of Baclayon, Bohol, Philippines.

Montana is a girl's and boy's baby name of Latin origin, from the Spanish and Latin montanus meaning "mountain" or "of the mountains." Montana is the 4th largest U.S. state, known for its spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery and wide-open spaces.

Montana carries the dramatic natural beauty of its namesake state — Big Sky Country, Glacier National Park, vast wilderness. NFL legend Joe Montana gave the name sports royalty status, and as a given name it evokes frontier independence and the grandeur of the American West.

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Popularity Over Time

Montana has 80+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1910.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Montana
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s859
2010s1,110
2000s2,857
1990s3,083
1980s365
1970s54
1950s15
1930s68
1920s69
1910s92

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(80 years, 19102024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Montana
YearBirthsRank
2024235#1058
2023174#1309
2022184#1289
2021150#1434
2020116#1738
2019120#1737
2018113#1809
2017115#1809
2016138#1602
2015128#1674
2014126#1682
2013104#1923
201287#2182
201199#1997
201080#2377
2009129#1717
2008192#1298
2007290#933
2006306#873
2005226#1060

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Montana as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Montana has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 3,923 births since 1942.

#1656
Current rank
3,923
Total births
1995
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Montana be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Montana is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1058. As a boy's name, it ranks #1656.

Montana has two lives

Montana, the baby name
#1058girls
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Montana, the pet name
#1518pet name
69 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19102024) · Methodology