Rising since 1985, #960 for boys today.
Popularity of Montgomery since 1880
Babies named Montgomery per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 28 |
| 1890s | 0 | 25 |
| 1900s | 0 | 26 |
| 1910s | 0 | 123 |
| 1920s | 0 | 127 |
| 1930s | 0 | 81 |
| 1940s | 0 | 152 |
| 1950s | 0 | 431 |
| 1960s | 0 | 579 |
| 1970s | 0 | 286 |
| 1980s | 0 | 269 |
| 1990s | 53 | 466 |
| 2000s | 137 | 750 |
| 2010s | 174 | 1,108 |
| 2020s | 183 | 1,250 |
Meaning & origin
Montgomery is a surname-turned-given name with Norman French roots, deriving from a place name meaning 'Gumarich's mountain'. After the Norman Conquest, the name established itself in England and later became common in the American South, often associated with the Civil War general Richard Montgomery. In 2025, it ranked 960th in U.S. births, with about 1 in 7,087 boys receiving the name. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 1985, and in 2025 it reached a new peak rank. The name is most frequently found in Indiana, Oklahoma, and Colorado, reflecting its steady but regional appeal. Within the same style, sibling names such as Harrison, Savannah, and Graham share its grounded, slightly formal character.
Montgomery is from a Norman French place name, originally 'Mont Gommeri' or similar, referring to a hill (mont) belonging to a person named Gumarich. The name was brought to England after the Norman Conquest and became a surname and later a given name, especially in the southern United States.
Where Montgomery 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, Gum
Sibling names for Montgomery
Names that share Montgomery's style, for a brother or sister.
