Montreal
Every Montreal since 1969 — 1,113 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Montreal
Montreal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,273 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 1,113 American babies have been named Montreal. Its peak came in 1990, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Montreal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Montreal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,273 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,134 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,072 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,717 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,441 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,657 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,459 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,975 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,385 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,202 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,647 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,830 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,186 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,124 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,961 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,129 |
| 2008 | 19 | #5,009 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,828 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,459 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,198 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,720 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,595 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,632 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,237 |
| 2000 | 23 | #3,604 |
| 1995 | 42 | #2,008 |
| 1990 | 50 | #1,653 |
| 1985 | 26 | #2,160 |
| 1980 | 20 | #2,502 |
| 1975 | 16 | #2,606 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,444 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Montreal in 2025?
Montreal ranked #13,273 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Montreal?
1,113 babies have been named Montreal in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Montreal most popular?
Montreal peaked in 1990, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Montreal a boy or girl name?
Montreal is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Montreal rising or falling?
Montreal is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.