Montreal
Montreal is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Mount Royal.
Origin and history
Montreal is a masculine given name derived from the major Canadian city, which was named after Mount Royal ('Mont Réal' in Middle French). Although primarily recognized as a landmark name, it has been continuously recorded as a given name in the United States since the late 19th century. It remains a rare choice with strong rhythmic appeal.
Popularity in the United States
1,113 babies in the United States have been named Montreal since 1880. It ranks #3578 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1882.
States where it is most popular
- TX (38.8 %)
- NC (22.4 %)
- LA (19.4 %)
- MS (4.5 %)
- FL (3.7 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 146 |
| 1980-1990 | 240 |
| 1990-2000 | 335 |
| 2000-2010 | 205 |
| 2010-2019 | 137 |
| 2020-2029 | 45 |
Fun facts
- The city of Montreal was named by French explorer Jacques Cartier in 1535 after Mount Royal, using the Middle French form 'Mont Réal'.
- Over 1,100 boys have received the name Montreal in official U.S. birth records since 1880.