Montana
Montana is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Mountainous or mountain.
Origin and history
Montana is a geographic name derived from the Latin word for mountainous. It became used as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century, inspired by the western U.S. state. It carries a strong, adventurous, and nature-inspired image.
Popularity in the United States
8,815 babies in the United States have been named Montana since 1880. It ranks #1782 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1148.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9 %)
- CA (8.6 %)
- PA (6.1 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 92 |
| 1920-1930 | 69 |
| 1930-1940 | 68 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 15 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 53 |
| 1980-1990 | 365 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,083 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,857 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,111 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,102 |
Famous people named Montana
- Montana Jordan: Actor
Nicknames
Monty, Tana
Fun facts
- The state name Montana comes from the Spanish word montaña, which stems from the Latin montanus meaning mountainous.
- The name saw boosted visibility in popular culture through the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana in the 2000s.