Rising since 2020, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Montreal since 1969
Babies named Montreal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 146 |
| 1980s | 240 |
| 1990s | 335 |
| 2000s | 205 |
| 2010s | 137 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Montreal is a Canadian place-name adopted as a given name, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1969. Its use peaked in 1990, and as of 2025, the name remains very rare, ranked 12,008th with approximately 1 in 341,615 newborn boys receiving it. The name has been rising in usage since 2020, though from a low base. Montreal has never ranked among top names in any state, and no popular sibling names are associated with it. Its meaning, 'royal mountain,' connects it to the historic French settlement that became a major North American city.
Montreal is derived from the French Mont Réal, meaning 'royal mountain,' a name originally given to the island and city in Quebec, Canada. The name was first recorded as a given name in the United States in 1969, likely inspired by the Canadian city. Its use as a personal name is modern and rare, reflecting a trend of place-names adopted as first names.
Sibling names for Montreal
Names that share Montreal's style, for a brother or sister.
