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

Monty is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 279 recorded births.

When was Monty most popular?

Monty reached its peak popularity in 1961 with 539 births that year. It is currently ranked #1826 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Monty?

Monty is currently ranked #1826 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 15,238 babies since 1900.

Monty

An uncommon Old French pick — distinctive and rare.

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

#1826▲ 46in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A diminutive of the male given names Montgomery and Montague.

Monty is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old French origin, a diminutive of Montgomery or Montague, from the Norman French meaning 'mountain of the powerful man' or 'pointed hill.' Field Marshal Bernard "Monty" Montgomery, Britain's famous World War II commander, is perhaps the name's most celebrated 20th-century bearer.

Over 15,240 U.S. births are recorded. Monty has the jaunty, lovable quality of a name that's always ready to have a good time — the kind of person everyone's glad to see arrive.

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Popularity Over Time

Monty climbed 2387 spots in the last 20 years — from #4213 to #1826.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Monty
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	373	#2050	—
2010s	388	#3124	▲
2000s	351	#3073	▼
1990s	492	#1872	▼
1980s	813	#1074	▼
1970s	2,029	#604	▼
1960s	4,173	#386	▲
1950s	3,817	#372	▲
1940s	1,823	#478	▲
1930s	715	#790	▲
1920s	178	#2064	▲
1910s	81	#2554	▲
1900s	5	#1437	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Monty
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	89	#1826	+4 (4.7%)
2023	85	#1872	+14 (19.7%)
2022	71	#2108	-2 (-2.7%)
2021	73	#2032	+18 (32.7%)
2020	55	#2410	0
2019	55	#2452	+23 (71.9%)
2018	32	#3494	-4 (-11.1%)
2017	36	#3232	-9 (-20.0%)
2016	45	#2712	-4 (-8.2%)
2015	49	#2553	+6 (14.0%)
2014	43	#2790	+10 (30.3%)
2013	33	#3319	+1 (3.1%)
2012	32	#3428	+9 (39.1%)
2011	23	#4311	-17 (-42.5%)
2010	40	#2945	-16 (-28.6%)
2009	56	#2342	+19 (51.4%)
2008	37	#3146	-5 (-11.9%)
2007	42	#2852	+4 (10.5%)
2006	38	#2964	+4 (11.8%)
2005	34	#3065	+13 (61.9%)

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

Monty as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Monty has also been given to 279 girls in the U.S. since 1918.

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Current rank

279

Total births

1951

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Frequently Asked

Can Monty be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Monty is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1826. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Monty has two lives

Monty, the baby name

#1826boys

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1900–2024) · Methodology