Holding steady.
Popularity of Monta since 1891
Babies named Monta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1952, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Monta's real moment was 1898.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 40 | 0 |
| 1900s | 47 | 0 |
| 1910s | 93 | 6 |
| 1920s | 124 | 18 |
| 1930s | 161 | 5 |
| 1940s | 146 | 5 |
| 1950s | 169 | 11 |
| 1960s | 88 | 16 |
| 1970s | 21 | 125 |
| 1980s | 12 | 126 |
| 1990s | 6 | 82 |
| 2000s | 0 | 56 |
| 2010s | 0 | 37 |
| 2020s | 0 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Monta is an unusual name first recorded in the United States in 1891. Its peak year came in 1898, though it never appeared in the top 1000 rankings at any time. The name's trajectory has been stable but rare, with a one-in-N ratio too small to report. No top states can be identified for Monta, as its usage has been scattered and minimal across the country. Its etymology is uncertain, possibly a variant of Monty or Montague, or a place name. Overall, Monta represents a historical curiosity rather than a name with a clear cultural or linguistic tradition.
Monta may be a feminine form of Monty or a variant of Montague, an English surname from a Norman place name meaning 'pointed hill'. It was recorded in the U.S. in the 1890s, with a peak in 1898, but has since become rare. Its usage never entered widespread popularity, remaining an uncommon given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Monty, Monte
Sibling names for Monta
Names that share Monta's style, for a brother or sister.
