Monty
Monty is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Pointed mountain; derived from habitational names like Montgomery or Montague.
Origin and history
Monty originated as a short form of Montgomery or Montague, both Norman French habitational surnames. It developed into an independent given name in English-speaking regions during the nineteenth century. In the United States, it maintains steady, moderate usage as a friendly vintage nickname-name.
Popularity in the United States
15,350 babies in the United States have been named Monty since 1880. It ranks #957 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1449.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.7 %)
- CA (11.3 %)
- OK (6.9 %)
- IN (4.4 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 81 |
| 1920-1930 | 178 |
| 1930-1940 | 715 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,823 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,817 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,172 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,029 |
| 1980-1990 | 812 |
| 1990-2000 | 492 |
| 2000-2010 | 351 |
| 2010-2019 | 388 |
| 2020-2029 | 487 |
Famous people named Monty
- Monty Williams: Basketball Coach, Basketball Player
- Monty Don: Television Presenter, Writer
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from French place names referring to a mountain or hill.
- While originally a pet form for Montgomery, it became an officially registered given name in its own right.