Is Montgomery a boy's or girl's name?

Montgomery is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 527 recorded births.

When was Montgomery most popular?

Montgomery reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 210 births that year. It is currently ranked #1090 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Montgomery?

Montgomery is currently ranked #1090 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 5,459 babies since 1880.

Montgomery

An uncommon Old French pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld FrenchRising Also a pet name

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Meaning & Origin

A surname from Old French.

Montgomery is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old French origin, from the Norman surname meaning 'power of Gomerics,' derived from the Germanic elements guma (man) and ric (power). It came to England with the Norman Conquest.

The name carries old-money, aristocratic gravitas — think Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery of WWII fame, or the genteel Southern city of Montgomery, Alabama. Nicknamed Monty, it's a formal name with a warm, approachable short form that is seeing a quiet revival among parents who love vintage sophistication.

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Popularity Over Time

Montgomery climbed 384 spots in the last 20 years — from #1474 to #1090.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Montgomery
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,008	#1064	—
2010s	1,108	#1567	▲
2000s	750	#1773	▲
1990s	466	#1910	▲
1980s	269	#2208	—
1970s	286	#1941	▼
1960s	579	#1006	▲
1950s	431	#1164	▲
1940s	152	#2097	▲
1930s	81	#2972	▼
1920s	127	#2515	▲
1910s	123	#1925	▲
1900s	26	#1207	▲
1890s	25	#985	▼
1880s	28	#945	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Montgomery
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	199	#1090	-11 (-5.2%)
2023	210	#1042	+2 (1.0%)
2022	208	#1062	-1 (-0.5%)
2021	209	#1034	+27 (14.8%)
2020	182	#1093	-2 (-1.1%)
2019	184	#1086	+24 (15.0%)
2018	160	#1190	+37 (30.1%)
2017	123	#1419	+6 (5.1%)
2016	117	#1477	+13 (12.5%)
2015	104	#1563	+1 (1.0%)
2014	103	#1557	+20 (24.1%)
2013	83	#1759	-11 (-11.7%)
2012	94	#1651	+24 (34.3%)
2011	70	#1981	0
2010	70	#1983	+2 (2.9%)
2009	68	#2044	-11 (-13.9%)
2008	79	#1858	+4 (5.3%)
2007	75	#1908	+11 (17.2%)
2006	64	#2075	-16 (-20.0%)
2005	80	#1685	-13 (-14.0%)

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

Montgomery as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Montgomery has also been given to 527 girls in the U.S. since 1992.

#6071

Current rank

527

Total births

2020

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Montgomery be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Montgomery is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1090. As a girl's name, it ranks #6071.

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology