Holding steady, #1,466 for boys today.
Popularity of Monte since 1881
Babies named Monte per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1956, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Monte's real moment was 1950.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 15 |
| 1890s | 44 |
| 1900s | 70 |
| 1910s | 243 |
| 1920s | 698 |
| 1930s | 1,728 |
| 1940s | 2,396 |
| 1950s | 5,482 |
| 1960s | 4,938 |
| 1970s | 2,782 |
| 1980s | 1,242 |
| 1990s | 997 |
| 2000s | 816 |
| 2010s | 916 |
| 2020s | 793 |
Meaning & origin
Monte is a name with a clear geographical meaning, rooted in Italian and Spanish vocabulary. Its most popular year was 1950, when it reached its highest rank, but by 2025 it had settled into a stable but lower tier of usage, ranking 1466th. The name is historically more common in states like Wisconsin, Utah, and California, perhaps due to Italian and Spanish immigrant communities. It has also served as a nickname for Montgomery, though it stands well on its own. The trajectory shows stability, with no recent revival or sharp decline.
Monte is an Italian and Spanish word meaning 'mountain' or 'hill,' derived from Latin 'montem' (accusative of 'mons'). It was adopted as a given name, particularly in the United States, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often as a short form of Montgomery or as a nickname for men with the surname Monte. Its use peaked in the 1950s, reflecting a trend toward short, sturdy names.
Where Monte is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Monty
Sibling names for Monte
Names that share Monte's style, for a brother or sister.
