Montgomery

Montgomery - A very unique male name

Montgomery appeared on the charts for the first time in 1928 on position #1850. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Montgomery and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Montgomery? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Montgomery. The baby boy name Montgomery was given to 203 baby boys in 2025, ranking #939 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,223 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Montgomery peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 939.

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Montgomery is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Montgomery is currently topping the baby name charts in Indiana at position #570 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,485.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Montgomery is where you live.

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Montgomery origin and meaning

Norman French — transferred surname and place name

Uncertain — the surname comes from a Norman place name (Mont Gommeri), but the personal name behind the second element is not securely identified

Montgomery began as a Norman place name and family surname, carried to Britain after the Norman Conquest and long associated with the Montgomery family in Scotland and Wales. As a first name it is a surname transfer, used only rarely until recently. It is at its highest point in the US data in 2025, though still under 1,000th in rank.

Origin uncertain

Montgomery is a 10 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Montgomery, pop culture references for the name Montgomery and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

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We've found the following names that sound similar to Montgomery, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Montgomery

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Montgomery a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Montgomery?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

mont-GUM-uh-ree · /mɑntˈɡʌməri/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Montgomerie — Scottish spelling of the surname, rarely a given name

Nicknames: Monty

Famous bearers

• Montgomery Clift — American actor known for A Place in the Sun and From Here to Eternity (1920–1966) Historical

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Montgomery for its formal, aristocratic surname sound, with the friendly nickname Monty built in. It feels grand without being invented.

Worth knowing

• Four syllables is a lot of name — most boys will be Monty day to day
• Often shortened whether you plan it or not