Monty
A diminutive of the male given names Montgomery and Montague.
Every Monty since 1900 — 15,629 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Monty
Monty is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,543 in 2025 with 112 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 15,629 American babies have been named Monty. Its peak came in 1961, when 551 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Monty stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Monty 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 | — | — | 112 | #1,543 |
| 2024 | — | — | 90 | #1,815 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,840 | 85 | #1,873 |
| 2022 | — | — | 71 | #2,110 |
| 2021 | — | — | 74 | #2,022 |
| 2020 | — | — | 55 | #2,410 |
| 2019 | — | — | 55 | #2,453 |
| 2018 | — | — | 32 | #3,495 |
| 2017 | — | — | 36 | #3,233 |
| 2016 | — | — | 45 | #2,713 |
| 2015 | — | — | 49 | #2,553 |
| 2014 | — | — | 43 | #2,790 |
| 2013 | — | — | 33 | #3,319 |
| 2012 | — | — | 32 | #3,428 |
| 2011 | — | — | 23 | #4,312 |
| 2010 | — | — | 40 | #2,945 |
| 2009 | — | — | 56 | #2,342 |
| 2008 | — | — | 37 | #3,146 |
| 2007 | — | — | 42 | #2,853 |
| 2006 | — | — | 38 | #2,964 |
| 2005 | — | — | 34 | #3,065 |
| 2004 | — | — | 21 | #4,213 |
| 2003 | — | — | 34 | #2,906 |
| 2002 | — | — | 29 | #3,160 |
| 2001 | — | — | 27 | #3,294 |
| 2000 | — | — | 33 | #2,784 |
| 1995 | — | — | 50 | #1,772 |
| 1990 | — | — | 61 | #1,446 |
| 1985 | — | — | 79 | #1,040 |
| 1980 | — | — | 116 | #817 |
| 1975 | — | — | 182 | #602 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,676 | 330 | #452 |
| 1965 | — | — | 419 | #380 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,174 | 480 | #356 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,446 | 353 | #383 |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,607 | 342 | #367 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,391 | 142 | #502 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,528 | 121 | #534 |
| 1935 | 8 | #3,352 | 53 | #865 |
| 1930 | — | — | 37 | #1,168 |
| 1925 | — | — | 16 | #2,055 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,527 | 12 | #2,555 |
| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,701 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 5 | #1,437 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Monty
- Monty Alexander Musician · b. 1944
- Monty Hall Presenter · 1921–2017
- Monty Woolley Actor · 1888–1963
- Monty Brown Wrestler · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Monty mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Montgomery and Montague.
How popular is the name Monty in 2025?
Monty ranked #1,543 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 112 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Monty?
15,629 babies have been named Monty in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Monty most popular?
Monty peaked in 1961, when 551 newborns received the name.
Is Monty a boy or girl name?
Monty is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Monty rising or falling?
Monty is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Monty?
Well-known people named Monty include Monty Alexander (musician), Monty Hall (presenter), Monty Woolley (actor).