Declining since 2015, #1,373 for girls today.
Popularity of Montserrat since 1963
Babies named Montserrat per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 270 |
| 2000s | 1,600 |
| 2010s | 2,744 |
| 2020s | 1,000 |
Meaning & origin
Montserrat is a name of Catalan origin, meaning 'serrated mountain,' and is closely tied to the famous monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat. In the United States, it first appeared on the Social Security records in 1963, and has been used almost exclusively for girls. Its peak popularity came in 2014, reaching a rank of 1373, with about 1 in 10,045 births that year. However, the name has been declining since 2015, mirroring a broader trend away from place-inspired and religiously significant names. The states with the highest usage are New Jersey, Texas, and Arizona, reflecting concentrations of Latino and particularly Mexican-American communities where the name remains a traditional choice. Despite the downturn, Montserrat retains cultural weight as a distinctive and meaningful name for families with ties to the Spanish-speaking world.
Montserrat is a Catalan name derived from the Latin Mons Serratus, meaning 'serrated mountain'. It refers to the mountain of Montserrat near Barcelona, home to the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat and its venerated statue of the Virgin Mary, La Moreneta. The name has been used in Catalan-speaking regions since the Middle Ages, often in reference to the Virgin of Montserrat, and began appearing in the United States in the 1960s.
Where Montserrat is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls 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: Montse, Monts, Rat
Sibling names for Montserrat
Names that share Montserrat's style, for a brother or sister.
