Montgomery
From a Norman surname, from a place in Normandy (Old French for "Gomeric's hill").
Every Montgomery since 1880 — 6,248 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Montgomery
Montgomery is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #962 in 2025 with 241 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 6,248 American babies have been named Montgomery — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 261 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Montgomery stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Montgomery year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,050 | 241 | #962 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,088 | 200 | #1,088 |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,163 | 210 | #1,042 |
| 2022 | 32 | #4,437 | 208 | #1,062 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,216 | 209 | #1,034 |
| 2020 | 42 | #3,585 | 182 | #1,094 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,265 | 184 | #1,086 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,532 | 160 | #1,191 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,638 | 123 | #1,419 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,275 | 117 | #1,477 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,966 | 104 | #1,564 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,909 | 103 | #1,557 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,645 | 83 | #1,760 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,551 | 94 | #1,651 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,192 | 70 | #1,981 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,588 | 70 | #1,983 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,241 | 68 | #2,045 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,998 | 79 | #1,858 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,351 | 75 | #1,908 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,530 | 64 | #2,075 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,030 | 80 | #1,685 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,338 | 93 | #1,474 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,470 | 77 | #1,641 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,604 | 79 | #1,567 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,502 | 57 | #1,928 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,895 | 78 | #1,549 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,825 | 54 | #1,676 |
| 1990 | — | — | 36 | #2,067 |
| 1985 | — | — | 22 | #2,407 |
| 1980 | — | — | 20 | #2,501 |
| 1975 | — | — | 18 | #2,418 |
| 1970 | — | — | 54 | #1,127 |
| 1965 | — | — | 57 | #984 |
| 1960 | — | — | 60 | #992 |
| 1955 | — | — | 54 | #1,031 |
| 1950 | — | — | 44 | #1,069 |
| 1945 | — | — | 14 | #1,904 |
| 1940 | — | — | 11 | #2,271 |
| 1935 | — | — | 8 | #2,870 |
| 1930 | — | — | 13 | #2,259 |
| 1925 | — | — | 10 | #2,872 |
| 1920 | — | — | 15 | #2,192 |
| 1915 | — | — | 15 | #1,943 |
| 1910 | — | — | 7 | #1,382 |
| 1905 | — | — | 7 | #1,055 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #1,015 |
Famous people named Montgomery
- Montgomery Clift Actor · 1920–1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Montgomery mean?
From a Norman surname, from a place in Normandy (Old French for "Gomeric's hill").
How popular is the name Montgomery in 2025?
Montgomery ranked #962 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 241 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Montgomery?
6,248 babies have been named Montgomery in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Montgomery most popular?
Montgomery peaked in 2025, when 261 newborns received the name.
Is Montgomery a boy or girl name?
Montgomery is used for both: about 9% of babies named Montgomery have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Montgomery rising or falling?
Montgomery is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Montgomery?
Well-known people named Montgomery include Montgomery Clift (actor).