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Monty

Monty: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmΙ’nti/

Meaning and origin of Monty

  • A diminutive of the male given names Montgomery and Montague.

How popular is Monty?

112U.S. babies in 2025
#340peak rank (1961)
15,629babies since 1880

Since 1880, 279 girls and 15,350 boys in the U.S. have been named Monty (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2528 in 1940. Its highest rank for boys was #340 in 1961. In 2025, 112 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Monty FAQ

What does the name Monty mean?

A diminutive of the male given names Montgomery and Montague.

How popular is the name Monty?

Since 1880, 279 girls and 15,350 boys in the U.S. have been named Monty (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2528 in 1940. Its highest rank for boys was #340 in 1961. In 2025, 112 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Monty a boy or girl name?

Monty is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 279 girls and 15,350 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.