Montgomery
Montgomery is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Gumarich's mountain or powerful mountain.
Origin and history
Montgomery originated as a Norman French habitational surname referring to Saint-Germain-de-Montgommery in Normandy. It translates roughly to 'Gumarich's mountain', combining a Latin root for mountain with a Germanic personal name. In the U.S., it has a long history as a classic surname-turned-given name, seeing a notable rise in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
5,701 babies in the United States have been named Montgomery since 1880. It ranks #1605 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #959.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.2 %)
- TX (13.1 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- OH (7.3 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 28 |
| 1890-1900 | 25 |
| 1900-1910 | 26 |
| 1910-1920 | 123 |
| 1920-1930 | 127 |
| 1930-1940 | 81 |
| 1940-1950 | 152 |
| 1950-1960 | 431 |
| 1960-1970 | 579 |
| 1970-1980 | 286 |
| 1980-1990 | 269 |
| 1990-2000 | 466 |
| 2000-2010 | 750 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,108 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,250 |
Famous people named Montgomery
- Montgomery Clift: Actor
Nicknames
Monty, Gumby
Fun facts
- The name traveled from Normandy to England during the Norman Conquest of 1066 before spreading throughout Britain.
- It follows a classic English naming tradition of transferring prestigious surnames to given names.