A 1960s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Monty since 1900
Babies named Monty per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 81 |
| 1920s | 178 |
| 1930s | 715 |
| 1940s | 1,823 |
| 1950s | 3,817 |
| 1960s | 4,172 |
| 1970s | 2,029 |
| 1980s | 812 |
| 1990s | 492 |
| 2000s | 351 |
| 2010s | 388 |
| 2020s | 487 |
Meaning & origin
Monty has been in consistent use as a given name since at least 1900, with a notable peak in popularity during the 1960s, reaching its highest rank in 1961. After a decline, it has been rising steadily since 2003, reflecting a broader revival of vintage nickname-style names. In 2025, it ranked 1539th, with approximately 1 in 15,251 boys receiving the name. Its strongest states include Utah, Arizona, and Washington, suggesting a preference in the western U.S. The name carries a friendly, approachable quality, often associated with the British comedian Monty Python or the character Monty Burns from 'The Simpsons,' though its usage predates these cultural touchstones.
Monty is a diminutive of Montgomery, an English surname of Norman origin. The surname derives from the Norman French place name Montgommeri, meaning 'Gumarich's hill' or 'man of power'. As a given name, Monty became popular in the 20th century, often used as a standalone name rather than strictly as a nickname.
Where Monty 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.
“Monty” around the world
Where Monty lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
New Zealand
38
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Monty
Names that share Monty's style, for a brother or sister.
