Montana
Montana: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɑnˈtænə/
Meaning and origin of Montana
Root meaning: “mountain”
- A unisex given name transferred from the place name, specifically from the name of the U.S. state.
Etymology
From Latin montāna * the US state via Spanish montaña (“mountain”) * the surname from Spanish Montaña topographic surname
How popular is Montana?
Since 1880, 8,815 girls and 4,040 boys in the U.S. have been named Montana (69% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #511 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #771 in 1995. In 2025, 356 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Montana
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Montana
Sister and brother names that share Montana's Latin roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Montana FAQ
What does the name Montana mean?
Montana traces back to a root meaning "mountain". A unisex given name transferred from the place name, specifically from the name of the U.S. state. From Latin montāna * the US state via Spanish montaña (“mountain”) * the surname from Spanish Montaña topographic surname
What is the origin of the name Montana?
Montana is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Montana?
Since 1880, 8,815 girls and 4,040 boys in the U.S. have been named Montana (69% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #511 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #771 in 1995. In 2025, 356 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Montana a boy or girl name?
Montana is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (8,815 girls and 4,040 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.