Declining since 2005.
Popularity of Montserrath since 2001
Babies named Montserrath per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Montserrath is a rare feminine name first recorded in the United States in 2001, a Spanish-origin name drawn from the famous Benedictine monastery of Montserrat in Catalonia. The name's meaning, 'serrated mountain,' refers to the jagged peaks of the mountain range that houses the shrine of the Virgin of Montserrat, a beloved Catholic icon. Though it has never made the top 1000, Montserrath saw its peak year in 2005, after which its usage has been in decline. The variant spelling with 'th' likely reflects an attempt to anglicize the Catalan pronunciation, giving the name a distinctive and modern twist. With no top states of concentration, Montserrath remains a niche choice, primarily used within Spanish-speaking communities in the United States.
Montserrath is a variant spelling of Montserrat, a name derived from the Catalan phrase 'mont serrat' meaning 'serrated mountain.' It refers to the jagged mountain range near Barcelona, home to the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, a site of Catholic pilgrimage. The name gained popularity as a given name especially in Spanish-speaking and Latino communities, often given in honor of the Virgin of Montserrat. The spelling with 'th' is a modern English-influenced respelling, reflecting attempts to preserve the original Catalan pronunciation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Montse
Variants: Montserrat
Sibling names for Montserrath
Names that share Montserrath's style, for a brother or sister.
