Holding steady.
Popularity of Montarius since 1989
Babies named Montarius per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 82 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Montarius is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the U.S. baby name scene in 1989. The name never cracked the national top 1000, reflecting its rarity; its peak year of usage was 1999. Since then it has maintained a stable but very low level of use. The name follows a pattern common to many contemporary inventions: a distinctive prefix, Mont-, paired with the Latin-sounding suffix -arius, a combination that gives it a formal yet unique feel. Despite its obscurity, Montarius has been consistently chosen by a small number of parents each year.
Montarius is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1989. It appears to be a blend of elements such as Mont- (perhaps from names like Montague or Montana) and the Latin-derived suffix -arius, which is common in names like Darius. The name has not entered widespread use and remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Monty, Tarius
Sibling names for Montarius
Names that share Montarius's style, for a brother or sister.
