Montae
Montae is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Mountain or point of elevation; often created as a modern phonetic variation.
Origin and history
Montae is a modern American name likely developed as a variation of Monte, Montague, or Lamont, influenced by French-sounding prefixes. It has maintained steady, niche usage in the United States over recent decades. It offers a contemporary, rhythmic feel while carrying subtle associations with elevated terrain.
Popularity in the United States
686 babies in the United States have been named Montae since 1880. It ranks #3990 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1862.
States where it is most popular
- CA (54.5 %)
- IL (45.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 101 |
| 1990-2000 | 175 |
| 2000-2010 | 165 |
| 2010-2019 | 163 |
| 2020-2029 | 65 |
Fun facts
- Montae represents a late 20th-century American trend of appending the dynamic '-ae' suffix to established root names like Monte.
- The name has been given to several hundred boys in the United States since the late 20th century.