Holding steady.
Popularity of Montina since 1955
Babies named Montina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 109 |
| 1970s | 79 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Montina is a rare American coinage that saw its highest usage in 1966, when it peaked in popularity. It has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. births, and as of 2025, the name remains stable with fewer than 5 births per year. The name likely originated as a feminine form of Monty or a variant of Montana, reflecting a trend of nature-inspired names in mid-20th-century America. Montina has no recorded top states or notable bearers, but its soft sound and similarity to names like Marina or Sabrina give it a gentle, distinctive quality.
Montina likely emerged in mid-20th-century America as a feminization of Monty or an elaborated form of Montana, derived from the Spanish word for 'mountain'. It gained slight popularity in the 1960s, peaking in 1966, but has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Monti, Tina, Monty
Variants: Montina, Montyna
Sibling names for Montina
Names that share Montina's style, for a brother or sister.
